Minelab
Minelab MANTICORE
$1499
Released 2023
Best Metal Detectors · head-to-head
Minelab MANTICORE vs Fisher F75
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fisher F75 is cheaper at $419. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fisher Research Labs
Fisher F75
$419Cheaper
Released 2007
Which is better: the Minelab MANTICORE or Fisher F75?
The Minelab MANTICORE wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Fisher F75 is the cheaper at $419. Get the Minelab MANTICORE for the stronger spec sheet, the Fisher F75 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Minelab MANTICORE | Fisher F75 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499 | $419 |
| Brand | Minelab | Fisher Research Labs |
| Released | 2023 | 2007 |
| Operating frequency | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 kHz + Multi-IQ+ | 13 kHz |
| Max depth inches | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Waterproof rating | IP68, 5 m (16 ft) | Coil waterproof only; control box not waterproof |
| Battery life hours | — | 40 |
| Battery type | Internal Li-Ion 3.7 V / 6800 mAh | 4 x AA batteries (alkaline recommended) |
| Ground balance | Auto / Continuous Auto / Manual | FASTGRAB auto / Manual |
| Display type | Full Color LCD | LCD with backlight and target confidence bar graph |
| Coil size inches | 11 | 11 |
| Num search modes | 11 | 3 |
| Audio output | Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm wired, low-latency wireless | Built-in speaker, 1/4" headphone jack; Fe-Tone 4-level iron audio |
| Shaft adjustable | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Minelab MANTICORE: usa.minelab.com (verified 2026-06-27). Fisher F75: metaldetectingshop.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the Minelab MANTICORE and Fisher F75?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Operating frequency: Minelab MANTICORE 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 kHz + Multi-IQ+ vs Fisher F75 13 kHz
- Weight (lb): Minelab MANTICORE 2.9 vs Fisher F75 3.5
- Waterproof rating: Minelab MANTICORE IP68, 5 m (16 ft) vs Fisher F75 Coil waterproof only; control box not waterproof
- Battery type: Minelab MANTICORE Internal Li-Ion 3.7 V / 6800 mAh vs Fisher F75 4 x AA batteries (alkaline recommended)
- Ground balance: Minelab MANTICORE Auto / Continuous Auto / Manual vs Fisher F75 FASTGRAB auto / Manual
- Display type: Minelab MANTICORE Full Color LCD vs Fisher F75 LCD with backlight and target confidence bar graph
- Num search modes: Minelab MANTICORE 11 vs Fisher F75 3
- Audio output: Minelab MANTICORE Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm wired, low-latency wireless vs Fisher F75 Built-in speaker, 1/4" headphone jack; Fe-Tone 4-level iron audio