Minelab Manticore vs XP Deus 2 Ten Hole Live Dig Comparison Which Is Better?

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Minelab Manticore vs XP Deus 2 Ten Hole Live Dig Comparison Which Is Better?

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Жыл бұрын

#manticore #metaldetecting #deus2
the Minelab Manticore vs the XP Deus 2. An interesting first comparison of these two machines. I must admit I like both of them. And no one pays me to test these machines so my opinions are always only my own.
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@sc_marauder492 5 ай бұрын

Love the scenic view you give us when the camera is on the tripod! Great day for a dig! Wish I was there! Thanks for the video!

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 5 ай бұрын

I will try to do more of this type of video soon. Thank you for the comment

@discovermetaldetecting Жыл бұрын

Thanks for owning two top end machines and taking the time to do this video. 👍🏻

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I know there is room to improve and I am still learning the Manticore

@rdoggtreasurehunter5583 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video NOA! Thanks very much for making it! Be well!

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Still learning

@marktompkinstreasurehunter4363 Жыл бұрын

Very nice field comparison video Nathaniel. Test garden videos are nice but real world field tests are even better. Thank you. GL&HH.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Still room to improve and I am learning the Manticore but I like it so far

@mase202 Ай бұрын

awesome video! looks like a year has passed what is your current opinion about the manticore? and which do you prefer as of today . thanks

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I don't like the way you have to charge the coil on the Deus. I also don't like the thin wire you have to attach to the machine to be able to use it underwater. The Manticore charges really easily and is all in one. However I have a different experience to most with these machines as we have to dig everything including iron where I am to keep the licence. So I have noticed that the deus is a bit more accurate with saying when something is good. If you have a hole with iron as well as a good item the manticore can get badly confused. The deus also at times but not so often. You hear the grunt of iron but a louder sound for a good metal also. Each to their own. I prefer the Deus on open fields and I have had crazy luck on beaches with it but not using the settings advised. The manticore is a solid beach machine. I like it. Both are very good.

@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed seeing the comparison. Thanks for sharing the hunt and finds. Good luck, happy hunting and take care. ✌️

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. I really appreciate that

@AQUAMARTMDUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate great comparison video , i like using the XY screen find it gives you more of a description of the target but i mostly go by sounds with the DeusII(This is just my opinion) great video mate all the best👌

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey Mart how are you. Yes I tell a lot from the sound of the Deus 2. I really love using that machine

@AQUAMARTMDUK Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures im good mate how are you ? I like using it to a great Detector

@TheCoffeeBushKid Жыл бұрын

Well done. Good test between the two. I do like having the 2d screen to watch. Find I use it more and more. Why not. It is one of the main features of the machine. Said to the boss as we were out filming us detecting, I feel I can have a good look in the ground with the manticore. Nice no bias. Take care mate 🦘🦘👍😁

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I seem to have upset some people but I am still learning and trying. I do like the screen myself but worried I might get too used to relying on it

@mase202 Ай бұрын

Thanks, i want a detector without machine noise would like to hear only 2 sounds from the machine , good targets and iron sounds. which from the two would you say has less chatter where i would have a more pleasant search without being tired of hear chatter? thanks

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

The Manticore in my opinion makes more noise than the deus. Especially on mineralised ground. I enjoy using the Deus more with the sounds than the manticore.

@lionelmassey5365 Жыл бұрын

Just watching the video I get a sense of what to dig and what not to dig with the deus. Was thinking of getting the deus 2 master. So this fills me with confidence I will only leave iron behind

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I love the Deus 2 to be honest. It is an amazing machine.

@GarysMetalDetecting Жыл бұрын

Looks like a wonderful place to test them both out.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary thanks

@GarysMetalDetecting Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Your welcome friend.

@DiggingRob Жыл бұрын

Nice Comparison of Both Detectors…..At The end of your Hunt You get Blue sky & Sun …….Thanks for sharing

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Very true Rob. Thank you for the kind words

@idigdaytona4478 Жыл бұрын

Well done . The more I use the Manticore the more I like it . I like the 2D screen .

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

True my friend this is an impressive machine. I have a lot to learn with it. Can I ask what settings you use for the beach and have you tried it on land yet?

@idigdaytona4478 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathaniel , I have not done a land hunt with it yet . On the beach I use Beach Surf in the water and Beach low conductor on the rest of the beach . Good luck with the new machine .

@benvareen Жыл бұрын

Great video! It's the kind of thing that users of both these machines want to see. 🙂 as for pinpointing my opinion is the fisher f75 had the best pinpointer/ground balancer ever. Pull the trigger to pinpoint and push the trigger for ground balance! Easy peasy and I even think it was more ergonomic but like most detctorist I like to try newer machines as they come so I know mainly use the deus 2 which definitely has a longer learning curve but also has alot of new technology to squeeze out some items that old tech can't. From all of the videos I've been watching I do not think there is an advantage or disadvantage between the deus 2 and manticore..?

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I love the Deus 2. I used to use the Makro Multi Kruzer which is in my opinion a deeper hitting machine than the Deus 2 but the target ID is much better with the Deus. I am still learning the Manticore. As a starting point I always begin with the basic settings to get used to the machine. I started off with the general mode with the deus but realised quickly I was missing a lot of targets. Sensitive FT seemed to correct that. And that is now my favourite setting. I am still too new to the Manticore. I think from first impressions that it might be a slightly better machine but I am not yet sure if the extra money is truly worth it. I have to do further testing in iron filled sites and mineralised ground to really get to know this new machine and play with the settings. So as yet I am still on the fence. A long answer to your question I know but I hope that helps.

@rickkeifer5928 10 ай бұрын

I got the Manticore a couple months a go so far not really caring for it.I don't pay much mind to detector reviews in other country's do to the targets are different from the U.S not to mention the soil witch is the factor as to how deep your detector will detect a target no matter what detector your using.But don't get me wrong I enjoy anything to do with detecting I love the hobby.If I don't start doing better with the Manticore I will sell it and buy a Deus2.Thanks for the video and best of luck

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 10 ай бұрын

I like it but out of them both I think I prefer the Deus

@brokenarrowoutdoors2467 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the manticore and no matter what I do it falses a lot on iron. I’m still learning my machine coming from the nox 800. I will say when I do come across a coin I always know it’s a coin before I dig it. I like the ease of the menu on the manticore better than D2 and the sound MC

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I am still learning the Manticore. I have noticed with other people it struggles with iron filled sites and heavily mineralised ground. I have a place I can test it on as soon as I am able

@ibanezrg470 Жыл бұрын

Good comparisons,dunno why you are not using the xy screen,lot of deus users will tell you listen to the tones,i'll always use the xy and set the zoom to 4,saves me a lot of digging.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I will try your suggestion thank you. I find the screen distracts me. Also with the Manticore. I have rules which include digging iron so I dig a lot of targets that other people would not and so I have learnt a few things about the screens

@squirrellingcoins5483 Жыл бұрын

A great video comparison on the 2 machines x

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much. Still learning

@DrSummers1 5 ай бұрын

Loved the vid. Was tossing up between the Manticore and the Deus 2 but after hearing the sounds/tones of the Deus 2 I’m going the Manticore. To me it sounds like someone rubbing their hands on a balloon over and over again. Not for me haha

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Lol. Never thought of that but you could be right. The Manticore is a mighty machine. Enjoy

@SaskFisher Жыл бұрын

Well that was cool!! Those are some fancy detectors! I dont think I even remember how to turn mine on lmao!! Looks so nice there hey??

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

My friend. Your channel does not need these machines lol. You are doing amazing

@3DOutdoors Жыл бұрын

My Manticore should arrive this week, then to try and find someplace to try it out.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I am sure you will enjoy. It is an impressive machine

@Bioplast6 Жыл бұрын

ummm, sorry but I don't agree with your interpretation on a few of those Deus signals. They clearly tell you they are iron but you chose to ignore what the sound is telling you (No.4 & 5). Think you need more time on the deus. And before any fan boys chirp up - I own both....early days for me on the manticore but It shows great promise. Personlly I like use the wiggle for pin pointing on both machines, pin pointing on any machine is a gimmick. I think to truly compair machines you need to try an equalise the setting across both machines.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon. I appreciate the feedback.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I just checked the video and I do make it clear that the Deus two is riding Iron. Actually under the rules I have to follow for my licence we have to dig iron also. So I may have a different understanding of those sounds to most people. Hope that helps clear up any misunderstanding

@DCDetector Жыл бұрын

++I agree Jon. Several targets I never would have recovered were called good by the Deus. The buttons clearly showed below the center but were called good by the Manticore. I got the feeling there is a bit of bias here. But thanks for the video.

@BlastedKat Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures what do you mean by your license? Require the digging of iron? Great video. Thanks

@TwoBitTony Жыл бұрын

And your using full tones, which is waiting for an update. Had you used just the general program in square tones, you'd had got much better results. It's almost as if you set the deuce deuce up for failure. Thumbs down

@TheAquaAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate ... interesting.. does the manticore stand that much taller to warrant the price tag .. 🤔

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Still learning the ropes with it I am afraid. Too early to give an honest opinion

@goldmanjace 5 ай бұрын

I did a ten hole comparision once and i still dont know which one of the Ladies was the best.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 5 ай бұрын

They are both strong machines for sure. I think I still lean more towards the Deus but that is personal preference

@Fred-tr8zg Жыл бұрын

Nicely done good video, i enjoyed it. 🇺🇸

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred. I really appreciate that.

@JohnTaylor-cd3sb 4 ай бұрын

A nexus MP V3 would seriously outperform both

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I have never tried one of these to be able to compare

@swiftdetecting Жыл бұрын

is it 11inch and do u ever use deus2 with sw6 only ? if so what settings for pasture?

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I do not use the headphones too often with the Deus 2. My favourite setting with it is the sensitive FT programme with the sensitivity cranked up

@metaldetectingguy1159 Жыл бұрын

I had considered upgrading from the Nox 800 to the D2, but I just couldn’t get over the look and function of the menu system…wasn’t a big fan of the build quality either…. Ultimately went to the Manticore, took a bit to get use to, but now I’m loving it, 0 regrets

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I love the way the Manticore screen shows up on the camera and how easy it is to read the numbers. I also like the fact for under water use you do not have a thin and easily broken wire to attach. Still learning the machine though

@ibanezrg470 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the build quality on the D2,and with the new v1.0 it's just got better.

@zrbsrbija Жыл бұрын

Your silly ....d2 with new v1 update ... and the build quality remember who had coil stem issues or all the waterproof eq problems I own both well all 3 again your silly D2 is the best or second best to a ctx 3030

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@zrbsrbija We all have different preferences. If we all only liked one machine there would only be one machine on the market. I personally have never used the 3030 so I could not comment on it

@zrbsrbija Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Read his comment .. deus did not have build quality issues Minelab did. Most of my detectors are Minelab but I call it the way I see it Right now Deus 2 with the update is the BEST High end general ( not gold thats minelab 6 or 7 k ) the best machine you can purchase but hey You tell your self what ever you want to make you feel better

@oldpelon Жыл бұрын

Great video enjoyed very much

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey my friend thank you so much

@StarrysLostandFound Жыл бұрын

Field test side by side was interesting.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Both machines are very good. I am still learning the Manticore

@58landman Жыл бұрын

I own the D2 and I'm learning to use it. The screen on the thing is horrible and that is my only complaint about it.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I love the machine. You can tell a lot from the sounds but yes the screen is surprisingly bad for the money

@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын

🙏Hey Nathaniel, just returning with a more *positive* comment than my last one... 😏 Yes, your video here was well put together thanks. Just a suggestion/request for a possible update: Any chance you could do a follow-up video, which would be a 'shoot-out' comparison of the Manticore vs Deus 2? - but this time, with both machines 'pushed' in the settings. 💪 I realise you'd need a few more hours with the Manticore first - but would be great to see when you're ready... Just an idea anyways... Ttfn, Bobby 🦝

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bobby. I really appreciate that. I always start off in basic settings to learn a machine and yes I will try out the settings once I am more confident with it. As soon as I am able I will make a shoot out video like you suggest and thank you for your suggestion.

@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Hey thanks N, and yeah it's a pleasure matey... Btw: I'm close to (finally) getting my Deus 2 and, by the sounds of things, I'm pretty unlikely to regret it... 🙏 ☺

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@UkuleleBobbyKemp They are amazing machines. You will love it. I used it at detectival this spring and in my opinion it out performed the Manticore as the ground was heavily mineralised. It loves finding silver. My advice is to try out sensitive FT and crank up the sensitivity. But I know everyone is different and it depends on the soil type.

@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Yes, and that's great advice thnx N. I know Gareth 'Dukes of Derbyshire' uses 'Sensi FT', so I'm definitely gonna try that, plus 'Deep HC'. My main hope is to pick out deep silvers and also hammereds. These latter tend to be lower conductivity numbers hey? (often high 50's on the Deus 1). D'you think 'Sensi FT' is still a good program for hammereds? (or is it difficult to say?) Tnx agen, B 🐐

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@UkuleleBobbyKemp I have detected with Gareth. A great guy and a friend. Hammered coins can ring up all over. I have found cut half coins in the aluminium range ringing up in the 20s. A nice round solid silver coin should ring up high. But if it is not full silver and not entirely round like a clipped coin then it could ring up almost anywhere. I would base your decisions on the type of ground you are on. If there is a lot of trash then be more selective with your targets. But if you are on a field when a lot of targets are old and interesting items then I would dig almost every target. You will be surprised by the results but you will need a lot of patience

@rogerwilliams2902 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video !. Correct me if Im wrong but it looks like you dont have some sort of protective covers on the both remotes because of the mud marks on them !. If I had just coughed up nearly £3000 on them, I would have. My Deus 1 which I bought secondhand has a cover and still looks like new. Why plaster them in shite ?.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I have tried recording with a cover over the screen but you can hardly see anything in the camera. I do have covers for both of them though.

@freedomandjustice8778 Жыл бұрын

Which of the two is best for gold nuggets?

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

A very good question. Unfortunately I have not found any gold with these machines as mostly the areas I am in are not known for gold. I can try an air test if you would like

@priba11 Жыл бұрын

Good video, nice equipment❤

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Still learning

@at2797 Жыл бұрын

How about ergonomics? Never owned Minelabs so do not know weight and ease of use. Love my Deus 2

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I love the Deus 2 also. The Manticore is very light and folds down to easily fit in a rucksack. In terms of performance so far I would say they are very similar. My personal preference is probably slightly biased toward the Deus but that may only be because I know that machine well

@Asandoypescado Жыл бұрын

So wich one its better?

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

They are both impressive machines. I think it comes down to personal preference. I prefer the way of charging the Manticore but it takes much longer than the Deus. Both are light. Some people are very visual and some prefer sound. Each to their own. I think there are circumstances where each machine would do better. I think the price also plays a part. Is the price difference really worth it. I would say the Manticore is a little better particularly if you are using it under water. I just do not like the little wire you use to connect the coil on the Deus

@jessestone3915 Жыл бұрын

Both good machines but for the prices for what you get it's just not worth it. Other cheaper machines in both manufacturers really are producing just as good results. The ethos in purchasing machines created by the hype is somewhat fraught. But each to their own if your pocket can stand it enjoy

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I agree. One of my favourite machines is the Makro Kruzer or Multi Kruzer. And there are many others that perform very well. It is much more about the permission you have than the machine

@ohiofredl 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome my friend

@vossierebel Жыл бұрын

Hard work - but, you're getting the hang of the machines out in the wilds! Don't the machines "fight" each other, frequency wise?

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I have not noticed much interference to be honest. I do keep them apart and sometimes switch the other off to see if there is interference

@fishing4533 Жыл бұрын

i don't agree 70ish is rubbish i got roman silvers around it.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I have also found silver in the 70s range. It depends where you hunt. In parks in my area the 70s are usually rubbish but in the fields I always dig them. I don't think I said they are always rubbish. If I did I am sorry

@fundamentallymartin9656 Жыл бұрын

Why do people get so uppity about their detectors? I personally think it was a really great video of the two machines in action, they are rare. For all the moaners, make your own bloody videos if you know so much!

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin. I am still learning and realised that I am not always explaining things correctly or they are coming across in ways I do not mean. I can learn from the criticism and I very much appreciate your support. Thank you

@fundamentallymartin9656 Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Hi Nathaniel, I think you explained it very well. Criticism is all well and good, but it's the spikiness with which it is delivered. I don't see any of these critics out there swinging both machines and posting videos, so take their observations and opinions with a big pinch of salt. I haven't seen many real dig comparisons of the two detectors so I really value your efforts and your work. Keep it up and count me in as a new subscriber. 💪👍

@fundamentallymartin9656 Жыл бұрын

Thank God you didn't compare it to the Legend, we'd have never heard the end of it... 😂😂

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@fundamentallymartin9656 Lol. I have the Legend also so I could try that next time. Great idea

@fundamentallymartin9656 Жыл бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures You must be a glutton for punishment then! Lol

@ohiofredl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for vid

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. More to come

@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын

Original Comment now edited/removed... There are far too many nice people here for such negativity (from me...) All the best to you all... BK

@paulstanhope2914 Жыл бұрын

I have to disagree as I want to know what they are like straight out the box with factory settings.

@georgeweiss2137 Жыл бұрын

@@paulstanhope2914 you never get the best of sny machine out of the box… would love to know his settings on both machines…. Seems like a bs test to me.

@UkuleleBobbyKemp Жыл бұрын

@@paulstanhope2914 Fair comment of course - but these machines have both been out a while now, (partic the D2), so there's plenty of videos with folks showing and comparing their basic features.

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

A valid point. I am still learning the Manticore so I am not yet ready to push the settings. I have pushed the settings on the Deus and it performs well. As I said in the video it is still too early to tell exactly where I stand on the Manticore compared to the Deus 2

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Paul. My first test was more about learning the ropes of the Manticore

@user-fs7rt6tl4k 7 ай бұрын

❤

@blackie75 10 ай бұрын

What does your wife think about you carrying around your detecting gear in her car? 😁

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Lol. She hates it but I do clean the car regularly

@blackie75 10 ай бұрын

@@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 😂

@jomon723 6 ай бұрын

You look like one of those old German mountain hikers 🏔 😀 I have both and really like the Manticore, but both will work. If I was young again and no money, I would buy the X-tera

@NathanielOutdoorAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Indeed. I like them both. I also have the X-tera and that is an impressive machine for the money for sure. And I often feel like an old German hiker lol