Can the MXT still compete with modern detectors?

[TnDigger0083]

I've own my MXT for almost 10 years.
It's been a great detector. But is it even on the same playing field as say
the F22/70 or AT Max? Even the T2 or F75?

 

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[George (MN)]

The F22 is just $229 so yes the MXT would likely win that win that battle. I'm not sure about ID accuracy of the 2 in every type of ground. Sometimes the MXT could ID a small coin at 6" & sometimes failed at 4". I had an F70 and couldn't use more than a tiny fraction of the power, deepest coin 5 1/4". Also it gave off loud noises that IDed as coins but nothing was found. Another F70 owner said it could probably detect a hot rock at 10". The F70 is now the Teknetics Patriot at $399 with coupon. Says it detects coins to 11"-12".

White's did a video of air tests MXT 10.5" on quarter, MX5 11.5" on quarter, and MX Sport 12.5" on quarter, with a lot less noise. I'm guessing the MX Sport and AT Max might be very close in many soil types as the air tests aren't much different, In a few months, Minelab will be introducing the Equinox 600 for $649, another waterproof unit to compete with the AT Max and MX Sport.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, it can if YOU are good with it. Most detector success depends on the operator as much as the machine.

 

[TnDigger0083]

The F22 is just $229 so yes the MXT would likely win that win that battle. I'm not sure about ID accuracy of the 2 in every type of ground. Sometimes the MXT could ID a small coin at 6" & sometimes failed at 4". I had an F70 and couldn't use more than a tiny fraction of the power, deepest coin 5 1/4". Also it gave off loud noises that IDed as coins but nothing was found. Another F70 owner said it could probably detect a hot rock at 10". The F70 is now the Teknetics Patriot at $399 with coupon. Says it detects coins to 11"-12".

White's did a video of air tests MXT 10.5" on quarter, MX5 11.5" on quarter, and MX Sport 12.5" on quarter, with a lot less noise. I'm guessing the MX Sport and AT Max might be very close in many soil types as the air tests aren't much different, In a few months, Minelab will be introducing the Equinox 600 for $649, another waterproof unit to compete with the AT Max and MX Sport.

I never really take ID in to consideration. I look for consistency in VDI # and target size.

 

[TnDigger0083]

I know what you're saying. One of the reasons I haven't "upgraded"...... yet
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[ZR2guy]

Don't ever get rid of the MXT! Its technology is still a great one today. I had an MXT Pro and I am still kicking myself for selling it. If you have really mastered that MXT, there isn't anything currently in that price range that can beat it. I currently own an MX Sport and love it. Eventually, I plan to pick up another MXT Pro or a reasonably priced MXT to complement the Sport.

 

[George (MN)]

By ID accuracy I meant VDI #. Sorry I didn't make that clearer. Best wishes.

 

[☠ Cipher]

It's still as good as any other single frequency machine out there. Hits nice and hard on deep targets. Just not an optimal beach machine.