Minelab
Minelab MANTICORE
$1499
Released 2023
Best Metal Detectors · head-to-head
Minelab MANTICORE vs XP DEUS II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. XP DEUS II is cheaper at $1449. Every spec and price links to its source.
XP Metal Detectors
XP DEUS II
$1449Cheaper
Released 2022
Which is better: the Minelab MANTICORE or XP DEUS II?
The XP DEUS II wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The XP DEUS II is the cheaper at $1449. The XP DEUS II both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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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 | XP DEUS II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499 | $1449 |
| Brand | Minelab | XP Metal Detectors |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Operating frequency | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 kHz + Multi-IQ+ | 4-45 kHz (49 selectable single) + Fast Multi-Frequency (FMF) |
| Max depth inches | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 1.65 |
| Waterproof rating | IP68, 5 m (16 ft) | IP68, 20 m (66 ft) |
| Battery life hours | — | 20 |
| Battery type | Internal Li-Ion 3.7 V / 6800 mAh | Li-Po rechargeable (coil, remote, headphones each charge separately via USB) |
| Ground balance | Auto / Continuous Auto / Manual | Ground Tracking / Ground Grabbing |
| Display type | Full Color LCD | Backlighted graphic LCD (remote control) |
| Coil size inches | 11 | 11 |
| Num search modes | 11 | 12 |
| Audio output | Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm wired, low-latency wireless | Built-in speaker on remote, wireless WS6 headphones; PWM / SQUARE waveforms; 4-band EQ |
| Shaft adjustable | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Minelab MANTICORE: usa.minelab.com (verified 2026-06-27). XP DEUS II: xpmetaldetectors.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the Minelab MANTICORE and XP DEUS II?
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 XP DEUS II 4-45 kHz (49 selectable single) + Fast Multi-Frequency (FMF)
- Weight (lb): Minelab MANTICORE 2.9 vs XP DEUS II 1.65
- Waterproof rating: Minelab MANTICORE IP68, 5 m (16 ft) vs XP DEUS II IP68, 20 m (66 ft)
- Battery type: Minelab MANTICORE Internal Li-Ion 3.7 V / 6800 mAh vs XP DEUS II Li-Po rechargeable (coil, remote, headphones each charge separately via USB)
- Ground balance: Minelab MANTICORE Auto / Continuous Auto / Manual vs XP DEUS II Ground Tracking / Ground Grabbing
- Display type: Minelab MANTICORE Full Color LCD vs XP DEUS II Backlighted graphic LCD (remote control)
- Num search modes: Minelab MANTICORE 11 vs XP DEUS II 12
- Audio output: Minelab MANTICORE Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm wired, low-latency wireless vs XP DEUS II Built-in speaker on remote, wireless WS6 headphones; PWM / SQUARE waveforms; 4-band EQ