v3i or vx3

[skeeter86]

Does the vx3 have the same screens polar plot highest hump ect that the v3i has I know there are a few auto programs that the vx3 does not have also the coil is different wondering if there is a major difference between the two units any light on this subject would be apresiated. thank you.

 

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[ps249]

v3i has advanced software options. v3i comes with a better coil and a rechargeable battery system which is around $230 or so in upgrades from the vx3.

 

[pedrocarlos]

 

[McKinney_5900]

No, the VX3 doesn't have those displays. My opinion? Don't buy a Whites V-series detector unless a magical software release is made. Too much money for simple fluff. I am still running a V3i since 2010. It is just a goofy and totally a non consistent piece of equipment. Jus' sayin'

 

[texjim]

If i had to do it all over again i would have gotten the V3i over the VX3. But i had a kid on the way and money was the issue at the time. I wish i had the other options like more filter selections and being able to switch any program from best data to correlate. If your ground has mineralization i would go for the v3i because of the d2 coil and buy a 950 coil for the beach. I have the d2,6x10,4x6 and 950 coils for my vx3 and love all of them. Good luck

 

[wvmountaindigger]

I purchased the VX3 over the V3i due to simplicity. I can't imagine ever using all the options of the V3i which seem very complicated to me. Kiip in mind, the VX3 and the V3i have the same horsepower and the 3 frequencies. I guess it is just up to you how to manage it.

 

[Wayfarer]

I've had both machines, first a V3i for a couple years, then a VX3 for a season. The "guts" are identical, the software features are the only difference. No, the VX3 does not have polar plot. I did not miss it, since I found it did little to aid target ID that the signagraph and three-frequency pinpoint didn't already give you. What I did miss on the VX3 however, was the lack of adjustable tones for the Tone ID. On the VX3 it's all or nothing: one separate tone for each VDI number or one single tone for everything. Most peop[le, including me, prefer 3 or 4 tones that each cover a range of VDI numbers, so this is a big drawback on the VX3. Also, is the lack of any manual ground balance control on the VX3. The V3i has sort of a manual override, where you can loc the ground balance point, then adjust it incrementally via the Offset to manually follow the ground. The ground balance on the V-series is critical and sometimes tough to get right, and without the Offset adjustment ability of the V3i, properly ground balancing the VX3 can be maddening sometimes.

It's kind of a shame about the VX3, it's like a V3i with one arm tied behind its back on purpose just to create a marketing price point. Still though, since you're basically getting the same performance from the VX3, it's the better the deal. The additional cost of the V3i is pure profit margin since the cost of production is the same for White's.

In the end, I'd say go with the V3i. I actually really like the VX3 and is at a sweet spot of adjustability compared to the overly complex V3i. But the lack of Tone ID options and ground balance Offset control, are deal breakers for me.

 

[RobRieman]

Well said wayfarer.