EquinoxMulti-frequency
Equinox 900
4-40 kHzFrequency
16 ftDetector, IP68
2.8 lbWeight
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Minelab · Multi-frequency detector
Minelab Manticore
The Manticore runs Multi-IQ+ or one of five single frequencies, from 5 to 40 kHz. The whole detector is submersible to 16 ft (5 m). Its search modes cover general ground, beaches with surf and seawater, and goldfields.
5-40 kHz5 frequencies
16 ftWaterproof, IP68
2.9 lbWeight, 1.3 kg
| Technology | Simultaneous multi-frequencyMinelab calls it Multi-IQ+ |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | 5, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz |
| Waterproofing | IP68, detector submersible to 16 ft (5 m) |
| Weight | 2.9 lb (1.3 kg) |
| Coil | M11, 11-inch round DD |
| Battery | 3.7 V 6800 mAh internal lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Not published |
| Search modes | All Metal, All Terrain, Beach, GoldfieldBeach includes a Surf & Seawater setting. |
| Target ID | 2D IDs, 0-99 with ferrous indication |
| Display | Full color LCD |
| Headphones | ML 105 wireless headphones |
| Warranty | 3 years, control box and coil |
| Status | Not confirmedNot on page 1 of Minelab’s detector list; pages 2-3 are closed to readers by Minelab’s robots.txt (query string), so current or discontinued is not confirmed. |
Source: Minelab, MANTICORE Tech Specs (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.
- Not publishedBattery life: Minelab's tech specs page gives no figure.
- Not confirmedStatus: the Manticore is not on page 1 of Minelab's detector list. The next pages are closed to automated readers, so we can't confirm it is still sold new.
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How it differs from its neighbors
The Equinox 900 is the closest Minelab model on paper. Both are rated IP68 and submersible to 16 ft (5 m), and both run several frequencies at once.
The Equinox 900 adds a 4 kHz setting, for six frequencies from 4 to 40 kHz, and weighs 2.8 lb. The Manticore has the larger battery, 6800 mAh against 5100 mAh, a full color LCD and 2D target IDs with ferrous indication.
Minelab's X-Terra Pro takes another road: one frequency at a time, chosen among 5, 8, 10 and 15 kHz. It is also submersible to 16 ft and weighs 2.9 lb. The Equinox 800 goes to 10 ft (3 m).
| Spec | BundleManticore | BundleEquinox 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frequencies | 5-40 kHz5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz | 4-40 kHz4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz |
| Waterproofing | 16 ftDetector, IP68, 5 m | 16 ftDetector, IP68, 5 m |
| Weight | 2.9 lb1.3 kg | 2.8 lb1.27 kg |
| Battery | 3.7 V 6800 mAh internal lithium-ion | 3.7 V 5100 mAh internal lithium-ion |
| Target ID | 2D IDs, 0-99 with ferrous indication | -19 to 99, 119 segments |
| Display | Full color LCD | Monochrome LCD |
View on Amazon Manticore (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link | View on Amazon Equinox 900 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link |
Facts from Minelab's page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.
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Other Minelab models to compare
Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.
EquinoxMulti-frequency
Equinox 800
4-40 kHzFrequency
10 ftDetector
2.96 lbWeight
No listing found under this exact model number.
X-TerraSingle frequency
X-Terra Pro
5-15 kHzFrequency
16 ftDetector, IP68
2.9 lbWeight
View on Amazon X-Terra Pro (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link
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Questions about the Manticore
Answered from Minelab's tech specs page, read Oct. 16, 2026.
Yes. Minelab rates the whole detector IP68, submersible to 16 ft (5 m), so you can take it into the surf and shallow water.
Two kinds of setting. There is Multi-IQ+, Minelab's multi-frequency mode, and five single frequencies: 5, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz.
Minelab does not publish a battery life for the Manticore. Its tech specs list a 3.7 V 6800 mAh internal lithium-ion battery.
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