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Minelab X-Terra Elite

The X-Terra Elite is the multi-frequency X-Terra. It runs Multi-IQ in Park, Field and Beach, or a single 15 kHz in Park and Field. Minelab rates it IP68, submersible to 16 ft (5 m), at 2.9 lb.

Specs read Oct. 16, 2026 on minelab.comSold on Amazon as a bundle

15 kHzMulti, or this single frequency
16 ftWaterproof, IP68
2.9 lbWeight, 1.3 kg
X-Terra Elite tech specsFacts from Minelab's tech specs page, rewritten. A value Minelab does not publish is marked.
TechnologySimultaneous multi-frequencyMinelab calls it Multi-IQ
Frequencies15 kHzPark and Field: Multi-IQ or 15 kHz; Beach: Multi-IQ
WaterproofingIP68, detector submersible to 16 ft (5 m)
Weight2.9 lb (1.3 kg)
CoilV12X, 12 x 9-inch elliptical DD
Battery3.7 V 5100 mAh internal lithium-ion
Battery lifeNot published
Search modesPark 1 and 2, Field 1 and 2, Beach 1 and 2, All Metal
Target ID-19 to 99, 30 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCD
HeadphonesNone included
Warranty3 years, control box and coil
StatusIn the current range

Source: Minelab, X-TERRA ELITE Tech Specs (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.

Source: Minelab, Detectors (product list, page 1) (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.

  • Not publishedBattery life: Not published on the tech specs page.

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How it differs from its neighbors

The X-Terra Pro matches it on paper, with the same IP68 to 16 ft (5 m), the same 2.9 lb and the same V12X coil. It has no Multi-IQ and switches among four fixed frequencies, with 8 kHz kept for Beach. Both read -19 to 99, 30 segments.

Like the Elite, the Equinox 700 runs several frequencies at once, in an IP68 body to 16 ft. It weighs 2.8 lb, with a -19 to 99 target ID on 119 segments and ML 85 wireless headphones in the box.

Minelab's Vanquish 540 lists 2.8 lb against 2.9 lb. Its waterproofing stops at the coil, rated to 1 m.

X-Terra Elite and X-Terra Pro compared
SpecBundleX-Terra EliteBundleX-Terra Pro
Frequencies15 kHzMulti, or this single frequency5-15 kHz5, 8, 10, 15 kHz
Waterproofing16 ftDetector, IP68, 5 m16 ftDetector, IP68, 5 m
Weight2.9 lb1.3 kg2.9 lb1.3 kg
Battery3.7 V 5100 mAh internal lithium-ion3.7 V 5100 mAh internal lithium-ion
Target ID-19 to 99, 30 segments-19 to 99, 30 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCDMonochrome LCD

Facts from Minelab's page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.

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Questions about the X-Terra Elite

Answered from Minelab's tech specs page, read Oct. 16, 2026.

Yes. Minelab rates the detector IP68, submersible to 16 ft (5 m).

Frequency. The Elite adds Multi-IQ in Park, Field and Beach, or a single 15 kHz in Park and Field. The Pro runs one frequency at a time, 5, 8, 10 or 15 kHz, with no multi-frequency setting. Water rating, weight, coil and battery are the same on paper.

Its battery is a 3.7 V 5100 mAh internal lithium-ion pack. It publishes no battery life in hours.

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