damatman88
Active member
Has anyone seen a video or any type article comparing the Manticore and the Deus II? I am really curious to see what the side by side comparison will show as I am going to buy the winner in my opinion as my next detector.
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Manticore vs Deus II
- Thread starter damatman88
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Dan(NM)
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There is an hour long video that features a long time XP Deus user and Manticore tester. Iffy Signals, the tester, is doing a Q&A session with Calabash Digger. He said in his opinion the Manticore outperforms the D-2 in iron polluted situations. He did say that XP is working on an update that could change that. It's actually a very informative video....
CoinRobber
Active member
Mr Dankowski says the Manticore is deeper than D2.
WaterWalker
Well-known member
My thoughts on the Manticore after watching several hours and reading all I thought was creditable are: (take note I have never used a Deus)
Better ergonomics: arm rest better material and adjustable, hand grip – larger
CONS: larger cams and vertical ribs on coil – more water resistance, shorter run-time 10 vs 12 hours, long charge time 7 hours
PROS: Color 2D display, faster processor, carbon fiber shaft, balance, 24 inch collapsed for traveling, New/improved features/technology/performance
Better ergonomics: arm rest better material and adjustable, hand grip – larger
CONS: larger cams and vertical ribs on coil – more water resistance, shorter run-time 10 vs 12 hours, long charge time 7 hours
PROS: Color 2D display, faster processor, carbon fiber shaft, balance, 24 inch collapsed for traveling, New/improved features/technology/performance
BigTony
Well-known member
In my opinion - Now that depth is not the issue, we need to hear about target Id and accuracy of them
sprchng
Well-known member
Impartiality is no longer in question.
Divin
Member
I am also on the fence on the manticore and the D2. The latest video from Metal Detecting NYC
has me questioning minelab. The Deus 2 is waterproof to 65 feet. The case design on all the new minelabs/charging port looks the same. Gigmaster did a video and showed that the charging port leaked.
The case on the new minelab models looks the same. Only time will tell.
greenmeanie
Active member
You must remember he is only talking about Florida.
In New England and other locations thing change.
CoinShooter01
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Two brand new Detectors !!! Which one do I choose???? There’s no wrong answer. Do your research, watch some videos, read their manuals online. Some of your past history of detectors may influence your purchase via similarities. Talk to MD dealers , just remember dealers usually sell multiple brands . Talk to your hunting partner to see what they think. What are your needs ??? Compile your info. Both detectors are going to be excellent choices. The best thing you can do is pick one , run it in a factory mode for 100 hours to get the feel for things . Reread the manual then make some refinements to get even more performance. Bench testing is ok for some things , but when you introduce in the ground situations …. Things get real. You also don’t have to have the most expensive detector to find treasure. If you truly learn a detector you will be way better off than someone who jumps from detector to detector because it is the newest thing out there . They usually don’t take the time to learn what the new detector. Also the ability to get permission to locations that hold the goods is of utmost importance.!! Kinda my 2 zincolns. HH Tony
CoinRobber
Active member
Go to you tube and watch "TnSharpshooter" He has a video released today called Manticore Deus 2 amd E trac compared in wet ground. The clear winner on depth is the Manticore. With D2 coming second place , and e trac third place
Mark kus
Well-known member
Absolutely Ted I have saved my clad to purchase one lol .I will hit my beaches and woods and do some videos I just have not had any confirmed shipment times guys have them in US lol..
Magk
he ran the Manticore in prospector mode, not beach???????
Dan(NM)
Well-known member
I will be swinging a Manticore regardless I
He was running in the prospecting audio theme, not prospecting (gold)mode. He said in the video he was running beach general mode.