Is the Minelab E-Trac that much better than the Minelab SE Pro?

[OutBack Duo]

My wife came into some money this week and being the great wife she is, she wanted to know if I wanted to upgrade my metal detector. I have had my Minelab SE Pro for a couple of years and it has been a great machine but it has been used a lot. It still works great but I know it can't last forever.

My question, is the E-Trac that much better of a detector than the SE-Pro?

 

[extractor]

 

[Woodland Detectors]

They are both fantastic machines. (They are both Explorers) One having some extra bells and whistles.

You would be very happy with either one.

 

[bazinga]

If you know your SE well, then I doubt there will be much difference. I still use an XS and I've hunted with a lot of E-trac guys. All I can say is that it is no magic wand. I've never hunted with an E-trac guy and thought that it was finding anything that I couldn't find. When i see it happen, then I might make the switch. Otherwise, I can live with my 5-15 silver per day of hunting that I'm doing right now.

 

[Dano Sverige]

Get an Etrac...try it out for 6 months...if you're not happy then sell it again. You'll make most of your money back on an Etrac as long as you look after it. Easiest way to compare.