Explorer se vs etrac

[carb897]

I'm sure this has been asked before but for those that have had or have both machines what differences do you notice when you've been out detecting with both.
Is the depth equal with both when using the same size coil? Recovery speed? And anything else anyone would like to add.
I have an explorer se with an assortment of coils . I also have a deus I just got a month ago. I was just curious with an assortment of different coils if it was worth it to sell the explorer for an etrac? Or keep it since I also have a deus .

 

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[TheSleeper]

Carb, now this is my own personnel opinion, and you know how opinions go, so I hope I do not offend anyone.

I have used both the SE and now the SE pro, I do not like the etrac's, to me they are too busy (hope you can understand what I mean there) for the amount of power they put out. In "My humble opinion" they are just glorified se pro's with a lot more instructions in the coding/programming, which can slow down the processor, yes the etracs did come with a slightly faster processor then the se pro but to me a proper Se or Se pro with the different coils can hit as deep, ok in my opinion deeper than an etrac.

Again this is just my opinion, not meant to insult anyone.

 

[cudamark]

There's probably not enough of a difference where I'd sell one to buy the other. I have the older Explorer XS and an E-trac. I find the E-trac to be a bit more stable, it's goes slightly deeper with a better I.D. on deeper targets. I like the newer numbering system better too. Not having used the SE, but, having hunted with other who do, I'd say it's not worth paying extra for the upgrade unless those things I mentioned are very important to you.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

I'm having a similar conundrum.
I now swing a Mighty ETrac. Best machine I've used.
Each Spring I purchase a new detector. This years choices are a 3030 or Deus. As I'm not a brand specific purchaser, I'm leaning towards the Deus and its exceptional speed. I worry that the 3030 is a waterproof ETrac w extras? Although, waterproof is enticing.
I transitioned from an F70 to ETrac. The speed difference was overwhelming. The F70 is blazingly fast. Not so with ETracs. Yet, the ETrac provides sooo much info.
I look forward to further responses to this thread.
Peace ✌

 

[mikeraydj]

I just purchased an Explorer XS. Got a great deal. Wanted an Etrac but was not in my budget. I got this at a great price so I can also keep my F5. I am hoping that I made a good choice. Looking forward to testing it when it gets here.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I tend to purchase new (used) detectors when a good deal comes my way; love the technology. I have my eye on the E-trac and CTX-3030. I have an Explorer SE (pro coil) and like the tones, depth and overall performance, but the two big brothers intrigue me. Should they?

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

I'm sure this has been asked before but for those that have had or have both machines what differences do you notice when you've been out detecting with both.
Is the depth equal with both when using the same size coil? Recovery speed? And anything else anyone would like to add.
I have an explorer se with an assortment of coils . I also have a deus I just got a month ago. I was just curious with an assortment of different coils if it was worth it to sell the explorer for an etrac? Or keep it since I also have a deus .

The main difference is recovery speed for me. Also a different setup with auto sensitivity. The Minelab E-Trac is my silver sucker! lol