Ryan is a great dude. I talked with him on the phone after getting to him through Calabash and a mutual friend of ours. I bought a triple score from him. Last machine I bought was a DEUS 1 three years ago. I took it to a sparse but well hunted colonial site. I found a late 1600s Spanish cob out of iron with out of the box settings in park mode. The DEUS missed it many times. It was only 5-6” deep. Solid 33 signal. To pull a non ferrous target is impressive at that site. Triple score is a good machine no doubt. That’s probably the first cob on US soil pulled with the triple score. I about guarantee it.

Iv never taken much notice of the minelab elite to be honest , and my friends just bought a triple score, but to me the signals on the elite just seemed crisper. Both companies have done a great job with these machines, if I didn't already have a manticore I'd be tempted to go for the elite. Great video as always iffy!

The Minelab seems to have the edge in your soil there mate. Thanks for the video.

Both detectors seem really good, but for me, the Elite just sounds better, is less jarring or stressful, which means I'll enjoy using it far more than the Triple Score.

I would take the Minelab Elite over the Score ,because it doesn't sound off like that of the Triple Score when it's not really close to a target and I know that it was running hot and the Elite was too and it was also a little bit noisy but only on certain areas of the Test. But the Score was Going off on everything...

Great video! Both look like great machines! I just sold my legend and replaced it with a triple score 🤣. I liked the simpler menu and operation of the triple score since they have added all the legend stuff with the updates. Definitely more refined and streamlined easier to use menu. It was almost a coin flip between the triple score and x-terra elite but the added features and included coil/ headphones made me lean triple score. Even got it a bit cheaper during an independence day sale. Quite a bargain! Its amazing how much detectors have changed in the last few years and how much value is packed in some of them. Thanks for all you do!

The minelab had more consistent,crisp tones. The nokta struggled on hitting targets both ways, which means you will probably miss targets.

Glad I went with the Minelab X-Terra Elite. I already have the Legend so... Didn't see the need for the triple score. Great video as usual!

I’m now leaning Minelab Elite over the Triple Score mostly because the Minelab tones sound so much better. Both machines rock and appear capable of challenging the more expensive machines so I’m not sure if I need all the adjustments that are in the upper money detectors. Great video

Enjoy your analysis. I bought the Elite when it first came out. I think it was a great choice.

Hey Mike. Iron filter to knock out nails and bottle cap filter to knock out big iron on SCORE3. I learned something. Thank you !!

********** Thanks for the tests Iffy. I also thank Nokta and Minelab for providing excellent performing, submersible, high quality, and full featured detectors at such a low price point. Admittingly though, I thank Nokta more so becuase they are the catalyst that started that whole thing :) On your tougher tests and especially with the iron debris surrounding those targets, I would say the two detectors performance was virtually identical. More specifically, under those conditions even a slight change in certain settings or a certain combination of settings change, can turn an iffy hit to a solid hit and vice versa...and they were already very close to begin with. Heck, under those conditions, even a slight change in sweep angle can notably change the results. One aspect of your testing that shows good methodology, is that you recognize the importance of doing the in ground comparison testing at the same time. For those that may not know, due to various reasons the target orientation can change in as little as a day, which can skew test results on different days. Another factor (as Iffy mentioned) that skews testing on different days is the ground moisture level.

You can’t go wrong with either the Xterra ELite or Triple Score. I have been very impressed with the performance and value of my Xterra Elite Expedition Pack, and would buy another one again without any hesitation.

The triple score also comes with 2 coils and wireless headphones for the same price.

Very nice test comparison. The elite did a little better from what I seen. Thank you. But is the extra cost of the elite worth a slight edge? Also get an extra coil with triple score.

Two real cute machines. I G testing grabs my full attention. Established, In-ground, multi-target disciplines, with iron (et cetera), beside, under and around the targets. Bang on Mike👌.

I think both are good machines, Mike. Thanks for the comparison!❤

Iff YOU had to choose : Triple Score or Elite?

Good vid and testing. And Ryan is as top notch as it gets. I’ve bought all my machines with the exception of one (local sale) from him…great guy who lives for the hobby and as knowledgeable as it gets in this detector game.

Both are great machines. Thanks for the Video 👍👍

Great video and insite bud . If it was for us we would have that iron filter almost fully open , then can be accustomed to all iron. Great performance for sub 500£ detectors

Ktorý detektor odporučíte ? Nokta Score2, alebo X Terra Elite ? Ktorý je lepší ? Ďakujem.

You have me totally confused. I wanted a Legend until I watched this video. Now I am torn between the Elite and Triple Score. I don't need to spend a bunch (Legend) and get something reasonable. One thing I didn't like about Legend was the black buttons. I am leaning towards the Elite I think, but I don't have the knowledge to decide myself. Can you point me in the direction I might go? I just needed a little nudge. THANKS

Thanks for the video! I am planning on buying my first machine soon (: I will probably use it mainly in the beach area ( in and out of the water) Would you recommend the Elite? I'm totally new to the hobby, live in Denmark. Thanks again!

Minelab elite jest świetna naprawdę super wykrywacz za tą cenę 😎

Hey could you give me a quick rundown on settings that you would use with the elite running on a beach right now I'll run the basic settings the defaults. But I feel like this machine can do better.

I love my X-terra Elite, posted a video about the stability of the VDIs, definite improvement over the X-terra Pro

Excellent video and thank you for your time and effort in making the comparison. I want to purchase an smf machine as I currently own a Simplex+ and would like to detect saltwater beaches. I am considering the Triple Score and the Legend. The Legend has the additional 40khz frequency like the Elite. Your test on small gold showed that the TS missed the gold sliver at 2" while the Elite hit it. For park detecting and saltwater beach detecting, is the added 40khz frequency of the Legend worth the extra money when it comes to detecting small gold? Is the added frequency mainly for gold prospecting? Also, how do you feel the TS and the Legend compare as far as unmasking? I feel the TS has more than enough features and adjustability for me so my main concern is possibly missing small gold. Thank you for any feedback you can provide.

Very informative test, Mike. Impressive! Thanks for doing this for us.

Le Nokta TRIPLE SCORE est un détecteur de métaux qui propose à la fois un mode Multifréquence simultanée mais également la possibilité de travailler en mode mono fréquence aux choix à 4, 15 ou 20kHz, j'ai un XP DEUS. 2 a 1500 euros beaucoup trop chère et pas étanche trop fragile en condition humides beaucoup de problèmes de liaisons sans fil, leTriple score est plus intuitif rapide sûr tout types de terrains complétement étanche et une rapidité de détection sur plage incroyable a moins de 500 euros avec 2 disques le top, bonne vidéo José @+

Nice example and explanation on how to use these two machines, enjoyed watching 😇🥳🥳

I have the Deus 2. I have several sites where I need to dig only shallow targets (because of regulations). So I need to watch the depth meter. Bottle cap reject, soil subtraction, Fe sensitivity, and inaccurate ground balance, altogether or singularly, will seriously affect the depth meter to the point of uselessness. Just raising the coil helps but is not as accurate. Have you seen that? (of course I can always just adjust all those settings but I thought it was interesting and a little disappointing)

Another great vid Iffy. I tried to place a like but KZfaq won't allow it! Sorry. What is your honest opinion of the triple score as I'm looking to update. I've always had minelab but thinking of trying something different!!

Sad to say, Iffy I have not got to go out this year at all and my little project has not comeback I told you May. But I did read you sent the Legend packing and I never updated mine at all, guess it will go packing too. I'll the project to you sooner or later.

Very good video! I like the iron bias discussion.

Thanks for demonstration can I ask what size coil on both?Thanks.

Dude I live in Iowa and have the exterra pro and love it I've found lots of coins and 3 rings within 3 days out I love the exterra pro probley looking to get the elite eventually ❤

There are not very many detectorists at all that are using All Metal in G.

awesome video ! which do you prefer? Xterra elite or Legend? thanks

Hi Michael. How do the other machines compare to these ?

Honest stuff! Keep up the good work. Im switching legend to D2 ws6, can u show some ws6 tests?

Good video, let the users have a choice on iron bias

I just found your channel, these new metal detectors are to high tech im use to the old school stuff i did alot of detecting in the 80s those analog machines were simple, i bought a garret at pro i didnt care for that at can you test a simple form of a modern detectors or suggest anything that doesnt have all the bells and whistle and all the crazy tones on it.

These two detectors seem to be equal on how the do.. Thanks for sharing.. Peace

Thank for infro. seen both are good machines

Thank you for your tests' I enjoyed it.

My Manticore 9" round coil want work on the x-terra elite, will it.?

Thank you. Triple score has more options to play with

Thanks for this video. I’m currently considering buying the Nokta triple score

Nice one Dude. Great information brother. Thanks for sharing it. Hope you & the family are well.

Hitting better than the legend thats impressive

Thanks as always great information

Thanks Iffy, great info and test👍👍👍👍👍

Elite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent video. Thank you!

Thank's for the test.

The triple score seems like the best bang for your buck on the market right now. Should be getting mine in the mail next week.

Nice video Iffy.

Good Stuff Mikey 🤟💯🤟

im always watching your youtube channel❤

Minelab a guarantee

Sounds like Nokta went back to the FoRes Core iron elimination

Great video

NOKTA COPIED MINELAB...YEARS AGO..😂😂😂

ANY OF THEM LOL ANY ???OUT OF 💯 TARGETS IN A REAL LIFE HUNT WHAT IS AVG DEPTH OF TARGET'S FOUND IE 💯 MM OR 4INS.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤😮 OMG IS THAT TRUE.??????.

Just when thought I was going to buy the Triple Score I see this lol I have been so consumed by the events of last Saturday that I have spent little time watching the fun stuff I guess I was right when i said the Elite was going to be the winner.