White's MXT Vs. Tesoro Vaquero - comparison

White's MXT Vs. Tesoro Vaquero

                     14 kHz     Frequency     14,2 - 14,5 - 14,7 kHz

9     Iron Discrimination   8

8     Target separation    9

5     Weight     9.5

9     User friendly    8

10     Target information     8

8     Depth    9

8     Best Value     9

8     Overall    9

Observations: This comparison is a hard one for me to make because both detectors have some similar characteristics and because these are two machines I have used a lot. Besides that, I have noticed that is very difficult to find a comparison putting the MXT and the Vaquero competing side-by-side, I don't know why.

The White's MXT and the Tesoro Vaquero are well-made upper mid-range machines that work very well for what they are intended to. I will follow pointing out the pros of each model bellow.

• With the MXT you get: more target information; a prospecting program that works reasonably well; good iron rejection; and a capable ground tracking system to make your life a lot easier when hunting on high mineralized ground.

• With the Vaquero you get: more depth; more value for money; less weigh; a machine that is easier to carry around; better target separation; a manual ground balance that makes you in total control of your detecting; simplicity; a life time warranty; and the advantage of using only a 9V battery

The conclusion is: Go for the Vaquero if you want to hunt for Relics, coins and jewelry and go for the MXT if you want to prospect for gold. But don't get me wrong, the Vaquero even not being a prospecting detector has good depth and sensitivity to hit the gold fields, of course with both machines I recommend you to use a DD coil for that purpose.
This time the trophy goes to the Tesoro Vaquero

White's MXT: $799.95

Tesoro Vaquero: $525.00

Garrett Ace 250 Vs. Tesoro Compadre (5.75) - Comparison

   

Garrett Ace 250 Vs. Tesoro Compadre (5.75)

6.5 kHz     Frequency     12 kHz

7     Iron Discrimination   9

7     Target separation    8

8     Weight     10

9     User friendly    10

8     Target information     7.5

6     Depth    7

7.5     Best Value     10

7.5     Overall    9

Observations: The Garrett Ace 250 and the Tesoro Compadre, are both entry-level machines made for the beginner in mind, but we have to confess after using the Compadre for a while, that there's something more about this machine. It's a fact its lightweight, its great sensitivity to small targets (like gold jewelry) and the one-knob principle, which makes it one of the easiest detector to use currently on the market.

The Conclusion: On this challenge the trophy goes to the Tesoro Compadre for its great performance and value for money. The Garrett Ace 250 scores by being a machine with different coil options and a screen to visually identify targets, something that is well appreciated by beginners. Its only negative aspect is a small signal response delay, but nothing to question the place this machine has already conquered in the Metal detecting community.

Garrett Ace250: $249.95

Tesoro Compadre: $189.00

Garrett Ace 250 Vs. Bounty Hunter Tracker IV - Comparison

   

Garrett Ace 250 Vs. Bounty Hunter Tracker IV


6.5 kHz     Frequency     6.6 kHz

7     Iron Discrimination    6

7     Target separation     6

8     Weight      8

9     User friendly     9

8     Target information     6.5

6     Depth     5

7.5     Best Value      8

7.5     Overall     6

Observations: The Garrett Ace 250 and the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, are both entry-level machines made for the beginner in mind. On this challenge the trophy goes to the Garrett Ace 250 for being a machine well-balanced on options.
With the Garrett Ace 250 you get portability, different coil options and a screen, something capable to add both information and fun to the beginner detectorist's adventures. Its only negative aspect is a small signal response delay, but nothing to question the place this machine has already conquered in the Metal detecting community.
The Tracker IV gets points by being the most affordable and capable entry-level detector currently available on the market.

Garrett Ace250: $249.95

Bounty Hunter Tracker IV: $139.00

Tesoro Compadre (5.75) Vs. Bounty Hunter Tracker IV - Comparison

    

Tesoro Compadre (5.75) Vs. Bounty Hunter Tracker IV


12 kHz     Frequency     6.6kHz

9     Iron Discrimination    6

8      Target separation     6

10     Weight      8

10     User friendly     9

7.5     Target information     6.5

7     Depth     5

10     Best Value      8

9     Overall     6

Observations: The Tesoro Compadre and the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, are both entry-level machines made for the beginner in mind. On this challenge the trophy goes to the Compadre for being a machine with good sensitivity to small targets and great iron discrimination for its price, its only negative aspect is the impossibility to use accessory coils. The Tracker IV gets points by being the most affordable and capable entry-level detector currently available on the market.

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Tesoro Compadre: $189.00

Bounty Hunter Tracker IV: $139.00