mjspafford
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What are the biggest differences between Tesoro and Whites??....quality,ease of use,is a screen better or not, Thanks for your help.
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Tesoro verses Whites??
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digitaltim
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only 2 of the Tesoros have a screen........the whites are balanced fairly well, but i still think they're not as balanced as the tesoros.
I sort of think of the whites as the company between Tesoro and Minelab (none being better than the other, just different ) Whites can have more bells and whistles than Tesoro.......Minelab is the king of bells and whistles ;-) I only tried a few of them, including the DFX and classic ID... Ive seen some others in use and I wouldn;t knock them, but I personally I like the Tesoros more.
ease of use really depends on th eWhite's model, but over all I believe ease of use has to go to tesoro.
I sort of think of the whites as the company between Tesoro and Minelab (none being better than the other, just different ) Whites can have more bells and whistles than Tesoro.......Minelab is the king of bells and whistles ;-) I only tried a few of them, including the DFX and classic ID... Ive seen some others in use and I wouldn;t knock them, but I personally I like the Tesoros more.
ease of use really depends on th eWhite's model, but over all I believe ease of use has to go to tesoro.
mjspafford said:What are the biggest differences between Tesoro and Whites??....quality,ease of use,is a screen better or not, Thanks for your help.
Here are some some links to threads on this forum that may help you answer your question(s):
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1151645
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1096576
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1032215
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1003231
I hope this helps...
Casey@Tesoro
Too many menu adjustments with the Whites detectors. Plus, I never seem to get very good depth with them. That's just been my experience.
Tesoro isn't the depth king either out of the major brands (I think Minelab holds that honor), but Tesoros are light, easy to use, and have a lifetime warranty.
Tesoro isn't the depth king either out of the major brands (I think Minelab holds that honor), but Tesoros are light, easy to use, and have a lifetime warranty.
mjspafford
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mjspafford said:What are the biggest differences between Tesoro and Whites??....I'll be more specific.......I have sold Whites in my store for many years...they are all I know.I am losing sales to internet discounters and my distributor is playing games with me. I like what I've read and heard about Tesoro.....lifetime warranty,quality,lightweight,not sold by discounters......But are they better than Whites? How are they similar or better? If you had a retail store what brand and models would you carry? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Well, you posted this on a Tesoro forum, so most will be biased towards Tesoro. They both have models that are super easy to use. M6 and MXT by Whites are both turn on and go and get great depth. Whites prizm line is also super easy to use. I think when it comes to bells and whistles, the Whites V3, DFX and XLT have more bells and whistles than the competition, Minelabs top end models are second. I chose the Safari because it was pretty much a turn on and go machine.
Tesoros are lighter and better balanced. I know my Whites 6000di pro sl has my Tesoro Bandido II umax beat when it comes to depth.
I really like my Tesoro, but for type of hunting I do most, it gets the least use. My Minelab has both beat by a long shot when it comes to depth.
Tesoro makes great machines, but nothing cutting edge or really that different since I bought my Bandido II umax when it came out. For me, I like having a meter when coin hunting in the park and the real time depth readout is very nice also if you are cherry picking old deep coins.
Is a meter beter than no meter, comes down to personal preference. You can still use a metered machine as a non metered machine by just going by the sound.
Also, with the Tesoros, it's harder to hunt in parks with minimal discrimination without diggin a ton of trash, but with a metered machine you can hunt with minimal discrimination and use the meter to help decide whether to dig or not. The more discrimination I use with my Tesoro, the less depth it can achieve.
Dan C
Tesoros are lighter and better balanced. I know my Whites 6000di pro sl has my Tesoro Bandido II umax beat when it comes to depth.
I really like my Tesoro, but for type of hunting I do most, it gets the least use. My Minelab has both beat by a long shot when it comes to depth.
Tesoro makes great machines, but nothing cutting edge or really that different since I bought my Bandido II umax when it came out. For me, I like having a meter when coin hunting in the park and the real time depth readout is very nice also if you are cherry picking old deep coins.
Is a meter beter than no meter, comes down to personal preference. You can still use a metered machine as a non metered machine by just going by the sound.
Also, with the Tesoros, it's harder to hunt in parks with minimal discrimination without diggin a ton of trash, but with a metered machine you can hunt with minimal discrimination and use the meter to help decide whether to dig or not. The more discrimination I use with my Tesoro, the less depth it can achieve.
Dan C
mjspafford
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thanks for all the input regarding my inquiry as to the differences between White's and Tesoro. Mike
i completely disagree with mojave on the depth issue,,,completely disagree, now i only hunt cw relics, if there was a deeper machine out there other than the tejon, i would have it. i have seen v3s, etracs, dfxs, you name it, none will come close to the depth of tejon. dont be fooled with all the bells and whistles these other detectors offer. more money for a detector doesnt equal more depth,,,,,,ive been responsible for many tejon's being sold, i wish i wouldnt have done that none, i want people out ther with the minelabs and whites and whatever else,,,,i want the those v3's out there relic hunting,,,i love to see folks with anything other than a tejon,,,,why, because ill come back for the deep stuff. dont be fooled by the money,,,,and dont be fooled by minelabs ability to pinpoint. i was a whites man for years, i still think that xlt was the best machine ever made,,,granted no depth on deep relics,,,,but tesoro will get my money from now on.
biggest difference between Tesoro and White's.
Two things come to mind.
One, the best warranty period, covers everything for lifetime. Get in a car accident and ruin the detector, Tesoro will fix it. Buy one on Ebay, Tesoro will fix it. They stand behind their product.
Second, a good readable meter on the White's, and the Tesoro's with a so-so meter, period.
Now, how can you ask the biggest difference between a Tesoro and a White's? A Tesoro what, and a White's what? You are asking us to tell you the difference between at about 20 machines made by both companies.
If you go to and read the Tesoro and White's forums then maybe you yourself can come to this conclusion, and it has to be you. If you ask these questions on these forums then the Tesoro users and the White's users are going to be biased to their machines and you may or may not get the answers you want.
You can go to T-net and read the "head to head comparisons" and that may help you, or you can stay on this forum where the questions and answers seem to be more numerous to your needs.
Two things come to mind.
One, the best warranty period, covers everything for lifetime. Get in a car accident and ruin the detector, Tesoro will fix it. Buy one on Ebay, Tesoro will fix it. They stand behind their product.
Second, a good readable meter on the White's, and the Tesoro's with a so-so meter, period.
Now, how can you ask the biggest difference between a Tesoro and a White's? A Tesoro what, and a White's what? You are asking us to tell you the difference between at about 20 machines made by both companies.
If you go to and read the Tesoro and White's forums then maybe you yourself can come to this conclusion, and it has to be you. If you ask these questions on these forums then the Tesoro users and the White's users are going to be biased to their machines and you may or may not get the answers you want.
You can go to T-net and read the "head to head comparisons" and that may help you, or you can stay on this forum where the questions and answers seem to be more numerous to your needs.
Apples and oranges comparison - again
Whites tend to be full featured detectors. The Tesoros, stripped down to basics.
Some claim the many features are useless. Others, like me, say they have their purpose if you learn what that is... and exploit it.
Both detectors do what you need them to do - detect.
Electronics, today, limit the depth of detection. The state of the science is what it is... we should see essentially double the coils width in usable detection depth. But we dont, although we are getting there. Nonetheless there is general parity across the price ranges, with a few detectors exceeding the others. Whites and Tesoros aren't pushing that envelope from out in front, although each has models that are up there.
Few detectors on the planet can touch the Tesoros for ease of handling. Certainly not the "black box" Whites models, although the White's Prizm come close.
Usually when this question is asked, it is because the asker is weighing a purchase. The OP also gave little info, but did say this: quality, ease of use, is a screen better or not,
For most new users, I would suggest the Whites. They are digi-modern and offer out-of-the-box confidence, something most newcomers want in their purchase. The Tesoros are somewhat Spartan, by comparison, and require a bit more interpretation to gain fluency with. They are also generally easier to use, without a lot of controls and menus to fiddle around with. I usually spend a week reading and getting to know a Whites detector. It's time well spent, but I can spend half an hour with a Tesoro manual and know all I need.
In the end, I do the same thing with either - detect subterranean metallic objects and decide whether to recover them or not. That is the core of this, after all. If all we do is detect, then we have nothing to show for our efforts.
Whites tend to be full featured detectors. The Tesoros, stripped down to basics.
Some claim the many features are useless. Others, like me, say they have their purpose if you learn what that is... and exploit it.
Both detectors do what you need them to do - detect.
Electronics, today, limit the depth of detection. The state of the science is what it is... we should see essentially double the coils width in usable detection depth. But we dont, although we are getting there. Nonetheless there is general parity across the price ranges, with a few detectors exceeding the others. Whites and Tesoros aren't pushing that envelope from out in front, although each has models that are up there.
Few detectors on the planet can touch the Tesoros for ease of handling. Certainly not the "black box" Whites models, although the White's Prizm come close.
Usually when this question is asked, it is because the asker is weighing a purchase. The OP also gave little info, but did say this: quality, ease of use, is a screen better or not,
For most new users, I would suggest the Whites. They are digi-modern and offer out-of-the-box confidence, something most newcomers want in their purchase. The Tesoros are somewhat Spartan, by comparison, and require a bit more interpretation to gain fluency with. They are also generally easier to use, without a lot of controls and menus to fiddle around with. I usually spend a week reading and getting to know a Whites detector. It's time well spent, but I can spend half an hour with a Tesoro manual and know all I need.
In the end, I do the same thing with either - detect subterranean metallic objects and decide whether to recover them or not. That is the core of this, after all. If all we do is detect, then we have nothing to show for our efforts.
If you are going to own just one box the "which brand" is very important but "What you are going to use it for and what you expect is what the real question should be. Any of the "big four" have excellent products for the same and varied uses but where and who you ask is where the rub is. I'm no expert on any brand (Even the one that I've been using for years.) but one thing I do know is that to call one better than another is a crock. It's the person knowing his box and understanding it's strengths and short comings (Every machine has them.) that puts goodies in the pouch and helps a "good hunt" to happen.
I just walked in the door from a big regional prospecting show. My whole goal with going to this one was to talk with the manufacturers/distributors to see how they marketed there stuff and gauge how truthful they were not only about there stuff but the competition too. Never heard anything I didn't expect but, to "sell", there was the most spin done by the manufacturers by far (one was so bad it should have been embarrassing... but wasn't apparently), single brand dealers second, and multi line dealers..... a distant third. (Imagine that!) Tesoro was respected by all. Why? I think it's because they are considered to be niche market, they're quality is known,they're efficient design, size/weight, and the reason I'm buying one eventually is...what other powerful detector is out there that you can fit in a backpack and sips juice meagerly. None!
I think Tesoro's strength is three fold. Quality/Simplicity/Niche.( If you have more than one box...each one is a "niche" detector anyways.) Absolutely loved that Vaquero!
I just walked in the door from a big regional prospecting show. My whole goal with going to this one was to talk with the manufacturers/distributors to see how they marketed there stuff and gauge how truthful they were not only about there stuff but the competition too. Never heard anything I didn't expect but, to "sell", there was the most spin done by the manufacturers by far (one was so bad it should have been embarrassing... but wasn't apparently), single brand dealers second, and multi line dealers..... a distant third. (Imagine that!) Tesoro was respected by all. Why? I think it's because they are considered to be niche market, they're quality is known,they're efficient design, size/weight, and the reason I'm buying one eventually is...what other powerful detector is out there that you can fit in a backpack and sips juice meagerly. None!
I think Tesoro's strength is three fold. Quality/Simplicity/Niche.( If you have more than one box...each one is a "niche" detector anyways.) Absolutely loved that Vaquero!
BarberBill
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IMHO Tesoro currently makes the best "beep and dig" detectors. Of course in the present market they're the only ones with a selection for that type of detector. They could do a bit more with their target ID models. However, currently having and using both I can confidently say with a bit of practice one can become quite good at identifying coins versus trash by thumbing the discrimination knob and learning the subtle nuances of the single tone on the beep and dig models. I personally really like their light weight, coil selection and simplicity. The lifetime warranty, single 9 volt battery (on most models) isn't bad, either. As mentioned in the above post they're great for packing into remote areas and I often use my Eldorado that way.
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brucemorin
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I am curious about the statement regarding Tesoro repairing one that you buy off ebay. From what the Tesoro website says the lifetime warranty only extends to the original owner. Don't they ask for proof of purchase prior to any repair?
Here's my take on it all. I am primarily a relic hunter, and as such I wanted to get the best, user friendly relic machine made today. After much research I chose the Tesoro Vaquero. I only do a bit of coin shooting, meaning working parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, anywhere you are walking on lawn type grass. Very little of that, but my Vaquero does rather well under those conditions, however the Vaquero would not have been my machine of choice if I were primarily a coin shooter. While working parks and playgrounds there some things I would be like to be able to do which I can not with the Vaquero. The main item is the target id. If I were going to take up coin shooting I would go with one of the following detectors, Garrett Ace 250, Garrett 1350, White Prizm 5 or 6 or a White XLT. Now none of this machines I list here are top-of-the-line but they are more than good enough to work playgrounds, parks and athletic fields. Generally speaking, no matter where you hunt, coins and bling bling found at these sites are seldom more than a few inches down, well within the range of any middle of the line detectors. Forty years experience of detecting tells me that, but if you doubt me go watch the videos on YouTube where they are hunting parks and playgrounds and see how deep the recoveries are. You will find most items are recovered from the 3 to 5 inch range with the deep stuff coming a 6 maybe 7 inches. You don't need a detector that reaches to Hades when working parks and playgrounds. You just need a good dependable detector with a good discriminator and a pretty fair target id system.
Now if relics are what you are after, wouldn't you feel funny paying bucks for a target id system that can't read the targets you are after anyway? I could just see it, the display reads: bridle bit, depth 9 inches. Kind of foolish, isn't it? The main requirements of a relic machine for me are user friendly and manuel ground balance. I come from an area with minerals in the ground and I have to be able to adjust for it, sometimes to the extreme.
No matter what you get, no matter what you hunt, good luck and happy hunting.
Now if relics are what you are after, wouldn't you feel funny paying bucks for a target id system that can't read the targets you are after anyway? I could just see it, the display reads: bridle bit, depth 9 inches. Kind of foolish, isn't it? The main requirements of a relic machine for me are user friendly and manuel ground balance. I come from an area with minerals in the ground and I have to be able to adjust for it, sometimes to the extreme.
No matter what you get, no matter what you hunt, good luck and happy hunting.
Some great comments here:
I have the XLT and 1350 and they are exactly the ticket for coinshooting. For relics I have the Fisher F70, soon to upgrade to the F75. But the Vaquero will do, if it is just a bit of an iron hog. Ive used one for years. If it had an iron tone, it would be perfect.oldcoon said:Here's my take on it all. I am primarily a relic hunter, and as such I wanted to get the best, user friendly relic machine made today. After much research I chose the Tesoro Vaquero. I only do a bit of coin shooting, meaning working parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, anywhere you are walking on lawn type grass. Very little of that, but my Vaquero does rather well under those conditions, however the Vaquero would not have been my machine of choice if I were primarily a coin shooter. While working parks and playgrounds there some things I would be like to be able to do which I can not with the Vaquero. The main item is the target id. If I were going to take up coin shooting I would go with one of the following detectors, Garrett Ace 250, Garrett 1350, White Prizm 5 or 6 or a White XLT. Now none of this machines I list here are top-of-the-line but they are more than good enough to work playgrounds, parks and athletic fields. Generally speaking, no matter where you hunt, coins and bling bling found at these sites are seldom more than a few inches down, well within the range of any middle of the line detectors. Forty years experience of detecting tells me that, but if you doubt me go watch the videos on YouTube where they are hunting parks and playgrounds and see how deep the recoveries are. You will find most items are recovered from the 3 to 5 inch range with the deep stuff coming a 6 maybe 7 inches. You don't need a detector that reaches to Hades when working parks and playgrounds. You just need a good dependable detector with a good discriminator and a pretty fair target id system.
Now if relics are what you are after, wouldn't you feel funny paying bucks for a target id system that can't read the targets you are after anyway? I could just see it, the display reads: bridle bit, depth 9 inches. Kind of foolish, isn't it? The main requirements of a relic machine for me are user friendly and manuel ground balance. I come from an area with minerals in the ground and I have to be able to adjust for it, sometimes to the extreme.
No matter what you get, no matter what you hunt, good luck and happy hunting.
Tesoro stand by their machines.
I have read many posts where people have had their Tesoro's repaired at no cost and were not the original owners.
Maybe they just don't check, or maybe they are loyal to their users, either way they usually make the repairs free of charge, in fact I have never heard anyone state that they have to pay for repairs.
I have read many posts where people have had their Tesoro's repaired at no cost and were not the original owners.
Maybe they just don't check, or maybe they are loyal to their users, either way they usually make the repairs free of charge, in fact I have never heard anyone state that they have to pay for repairs.