I frequently see the debate raging as to which is the better metal detector, the Minelab E-Trac or the Whites Spectra V3. I have not used either detector but fully believe in both of their abilities. Each has it’s strong points and areas where it doesn’t perform up to par, so let’s settle it once and for all. In your opinion, which is the better detector overall? Comments are appreciated justifying your reasoning.

Which is the better detector overall?

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Whites Spectra V3

whites-spectra-v3-screenAlthough the Whites Spectra V3 carries a high price tag, it comes with an amazing list of features. I think they may have really outdone themselves this time! Personally though, I haven’t tried it out so if any of you have, I’d be interested in knowing how well it works. Here is the list of purported features:

 
  • Full-Color High Definition Display
  • Analyze and 3 Frequency SpectraGraph Screens
  • Wireless SpectraSound™ Headphones
  • 10 All-New Turn-on-and-Go Hunting Programs
  • 3 Optimized Hunting Frequencies
  • Live Controls for Real-Time Adjustments
  • Six-Block Menu
  • Spectra V³-to-Spectra V³ Wireless Program Transfer
  • 10″DD Search Coil
  • Adjustable Backlight
  • Owner Registration
  • Selectable Ground Filters
  • Recovery Delay
  • 3 x 3 Target I.D. System™
  • On-the-Fly Adjusts
  • Color-Keyed Disc Pattern
  • Dozens of Expert Menu Options
  • NIMH Rechargeable Battery System
I was originally prompted to write this post to tell you all about the Test Drive they have available for the Spectra V3. It’s like a little mini-game where you detect and dig up treasures online. Check it out:

White’s Spectra V3 Simulator

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