# Minelab Manticore Metal Detector

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-manticore-metal-detector
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/metal-detectors
- Placement: #6 of 14 in Metal Detectors, C tier
- Brand: Minelab
- LP on this board: 492
- Last researched: 2026-09-04T03:33:31.049Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Its consistent promotion as the "best of the best" for beach hunting, coupled with its strong performance in water, secures its high ranking.

## For

- Top performer for beach and water hunting
- Excellent underwater detection
- Advanced target identification
- Waterproof design
- Suitable for hobbyist use

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 7 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 66 cited sources across 39 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Kenneth Mankamyer | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1336585799812345/posts/3924472314357001/ | fetched and confirmed |
| DetectorProspector.com | Ridge Runner | B | https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/30762-manticore-vs-the-legend-2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Friendly Metal Detecting Forum | Rusty Digger | B | https://metaldetectingforum.com/index.php?threads/manticore-vs-dues-ii-which-do-i-need.313446/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Donald Gsell Jr. | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1336585799812345/posts/3811843568953210/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Iron & Dirt | Piotr Lesniewski | S | https://www.joanallen.co.uk/minelab-manticore-review-uk | fetched and confirmed |
| Friendly Metal Detecting Forum | SwinginDigginPA | B | https://metaldetectingforum.com/index.php?threads/manticore-m9-coil-trial-run-review.315609/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Find's Treasure Forums | RandyMarsh | B | https://www.findmall.com/threads/what-is-the-absolute-best-metal-detector-for-metal-detecting-in-freshwater-lakes-creeks-and-rivers.388170/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Popular Mechanics | Steven T. Wright | B | https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gear/a32968255/best-metal-detectors/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Serious Detecting | Metal Detecting | B | https://seriousdetecting.com/blogs/detecting-prospecting/xp-deus-ii-vs-minelab-manticore?srsltid=AfmBOorLpyNNyjgUbXcv5UtVVacUDP3GY4hKKdPYbycrjmxu-qg3TvWA | fetched and confirmed |
| Detector Warehouse | Jon Burgess | C | https://detectorwarehouse.com/blogs/news/minelab-manticore-vs-xp-deus-ii-which-metal-detector-is-right-for-you?srsltid=AfmBOooCa1Qxw7TBT9_cC6dzct0XbhmHUAtgSBkWPnvcqm59liTQ8Wky | fetched and confirmed |
| LovecPokladu.cz | LovecPokladu.cz | B | https://www.lovecpokladu.cz/en/home/2d-id-map-of-the-manticore-metal-detector-in-practice-how-to-read-it-and-why-it-saves-you-time-10221 | fetched and confirmed |
| Paul Cee Metal Detecting | paul cee | B | https://www.paulcee.co.uk/minelab-manticore-big-coils.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | New England Relic Detectors | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268936360586303/posts/recent-finds-more-i-use-manticore-more-i-love-having-great-time-exploring-all/2252165655596697/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Brass Medic | Brass Medic | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLUlXZi6JDY | fetched and confirmed |
| The Hoover Boys | The Hoover Boys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUK95yfKC8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Old Line Metal Detecting | Old Line Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgACJ9YK7eY | fetched and confirmed |
| PROSPECTRA | PROSPECTRA | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hv8RI6Tbsc | fetched and confirmed |
| Metal Detecting Utah - In Search of Mormon Gold | Metal Detecting Utah - In Search of Mormon Gold | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4Tfw1BLb4 | fetched and confirmed |
| History Revisited Metal Detecting Tips | History Revisited Metal Detecting Tips | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPJ5QAVJsmo | fetched and confirmed |
| GroundForce Metal Detecting | GroundForce Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeE8k4YvT-8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Brass Medic | Brass Medic | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AxSDowK584 | fetched and confirmed |
| Addictedtobleeps | Addictedtobleeps | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpwqgDjKyM | fetched and confirmed |
| Beep Quest | Beep Quest | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iAilbwzaag | fetched and confirmed |
| Metal Detecting NYC | Metal Detecting NYC | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVOINl4D-M | fetched and confirmed |
| Modern Metal Detectors | Modern Metal Detectors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9RlVnRSaWY | fetched and confirmed |
| History Revisited Metal Detecting Tips | History Revisited Metal Detecting Tips | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDffYIeOy_s | fetched and confirmed |
| Metal Detecting NYC | Metal Detecting NYC | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKGhNfX53bU | fetched and confirmed |
| Nathaniel Outdoor Adventures | Nathaniel Outdoor Adventures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHagq-pABg | fetched and confirmed |
| MUGU X | MUGU X | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In5FeqxaJHk | fetched and confirmed |
| High Ridge Handyman | High Ridge Handyman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmDWsUxomt8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Metal Detecting NYC | Metal Detecting NYC | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A9JiLbywxs | fetched and confirmed |
| Follow Ivan Krause | Follow Ivan Krause | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj1qysu9Nz4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Brass Medic | Brass Medic | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VtXN9W73hQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mental Metal | Mental Metal | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHMQgAJg70A | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e_2htVJ2zI | fetched and confirmed |
| GroundForce Metal Detecting | GroundForce Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLiQ7NqC1NA | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmtSwTOA_c4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mental Metal | Mental Metal | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmBCujGWvs0 | fetched and confirmed |
| West Country Clegg Network | West Country Clegg Network | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfcvj4kR3Dk | fetched and confirmed |
| Brass Medic | Brass Medic | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrhfGPdy9Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Dirt Life Detecting | Dirt Life Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0yt0mBb3h0 | fetched and confirmed |
| 5280 Adventures | 5280 Adventures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz24mVozlYM | fetched and confirmed |
| Crawfords Metal Detectors | Crawfords Metal Detectors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TwF1WAqS20 | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H-spfwYkbo | fetched and confirmed |
| 5280 Adventures | 5280 Adventures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otcOYX3JDGM | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | O'Riley Charlie | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268936360586303/posts/2221216218691641/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Crawfords Metal Detectors | Crawfords Metal Detectors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-DZYrTrJu8 | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP0TiSXvZoc | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y5McLbwjhg | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxTGYLUAg-g | fetched and confirmed |
| The Metal Detecting Channel | The Metal Detecting Channel | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUBx3XKpVnY | fetched and confirmed |
| The skill school | The skill school | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxLFa9NhUK8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Paul Cee Metal Detecting | Paul Cee Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=053l0LSfgDI | fetched and confirmed |
| Detectorist World | Steve Race | C | https://detectoristworld.com/detectors/minelab-manticore/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Rick Hoffart | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1336585799812345/posts/3885591151578451/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/metaldetecting | u/NonSlipKits | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/metaldetecting/comments/1nfbqvj/im_ready_to_buy_a_metal_detector_help_me_pick/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Find's Treasure Forums | Tony N (Michigan) | B | https://www.findmall.com/threads/just-ordered-a-used-manticore.383912/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Iron & Dirt | Piotr Lesniewski | B | https://www.joanallen.co.uk/nokta-legend-2-vs-minelab-manticore | fetched and confirmed |
| Iron & Dirt | Piotr Lesniewski | B | https://www.joanallen.co.uk/minelab-manticore-vs-ctx-3030 | fetched and confirmed |
| Iron & Dirt | Piotr Lesniewski | B | https://www.joanallen.co.uk/xp-deus-ii-vs-minelab-manticore | fetched and confirmed |
| Still chasing upgrades? Stop. 🔥 | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/DetectorWarehouse/videos/still-chasing-upgrades-stop-meet-the-minelab-manticore-one-of-the-most-powerful-/899117886482399/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Treasure Coast Detectors | Garry Mueller | B | https://treasurecoastmetaldetectors.com/blogs/news-1/minelab-manticore-the-ultimate-florida-beach-gold-guide?srsltid=AfmBOopn1WbfcKYrcVPwcraJQ6TMLQqOKi7gMhWHEkIxtTJHu2ynuHg0 | fetched and confirmed |
| European Technology Group \| Best Gold and Metal Detectors | ETG GmbH | B | https://euro-technologygroup.com/garrett-vs-minelab-vs-nokta-which-brand-is-right-for-you/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Crawfords Metal Detector Reviews | Crawfords Metal Detectors | B | https://crawfordsmetaldetectorsreviews.co.uk/reviews/minelab-manticore-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Treasure Hunter | questfortreasures | C | https://www.treasurehuntersjournal.com/post/the-beast-beneath-the-coil-an-in-depth-review-of-the-minelab-manticore | fetched and confirmed |
| GroundForce Metal Detecting | GroundForce Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJ3lJ5ywxg | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-vanquish-440-metal-detector |
| 2 | XP Deus II HF2 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/xp-deus-ii-hf2-metal-detector |
| 3 | Garrett AT MAX Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-at-max-metal-detector |
| 4 | Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-equinox-900-metal-detector |
| 5 | Nokta FindX Pro Metal Detector | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/nokta-findx-pro-metal-detector |
| 7 | Minelab Equinox 700 Metal Detector | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-equinox-700-metal-detector |
| 8 | Garrett ACE Apex Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-ace-apex-metal-detector |
| 9 | Garrett ACE 300 Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-ace-300-metal-detector |
| 10 | Minelab Legend 2 Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-legend-2-metal-detector |
| 11 | Garrett ACE 250 Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-ace-250-metal-detector |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/metal-detectors.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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