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| Material | Plastic and PU leather | Premium Waterproof Polyester Fabric | Premium ABS Plastic | 100% Washable Cotton |
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| Advantage | Premium 4.9 ft (1.5m) nylon braiding cord doesn’t tangle or kink, suitable for adults and children | With large capacity, the pouch is lightweight and portable, making your treasure hunt more convenient and efficient | Exclusive Disc/Pinpoint mode for kids metal detector. More accurate detection. Kids will enjoy their treasure hunting | With a convenient metal buckle back closure,the baseball cap is greatly fits both women and men. |
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| Advantage | Ultra-soft ear cushions and padded headband provide you a fatigue-free detecting experience | Fabric loops of different diameters are designed on the front to hang your tools. A wide inner zippered pocket for storing belongings | Unique Octagonal search coil and round touch screen. Very cool design and will easily stimulate children’s interest in outdoor detection | Soft material and six embroidered eyelets provide you with maximum breathability and greater comfort. Low-profile for adopting the classic black color.er comfort. |
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| Advantage | Also provides you with a good experience when listening to musice, watching moives, and playing games | Designed with an adjustable waist belt ranging about 27.5 – 43.3 inches in length, suitable for kids and adults | Distinctive LED light prompt design-treasure can be easily identified by the color change of LED, full of fun. Get your kids to put down the videogames and get outside more | This cap is stylish in appearance, functional and practical, and is suitable for treasure hunting, camping, sports, etc. |
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Easy to put together, comes apart to fit in holdall
Used on beach couple times so far, I’m a fairweather detectorist.
Works well, easy to use and understand the difference when searching.
I’m a beginner so this is great for me, does what it says on the tin.
I didn’t want to buy cheap detector or also a very expensive one. It has many features of a higher range model at a reasonable price.
Very happy with but only found few modern coins so far. The hunt for Viking, Roman, Celtic treasure goes i
After doing a lot of research got this one at a great deal price on Amazon prime sale. I have tested in my garden and it works perfectly (yet to test it on beach). The quality of shovel is very nice and heavy duty. Will update more once I’ll test it on beach. I have seen unboxing videos while I was researching and I saw rain cover pouch for control box in their videos however I have not received the pouch so can anyone confirm if it has been removed from recent packing.
In my first review of the DR. Otek Metal Detector MT- XR, I only have positive feedback to report. I found the product facilitates a surprising selection of settings to detect different materials. The gadget is well designed and makes treasure hunting an ideal and very convenient means for any person seeking what is buried.
The product excels in its depth of detection of various kinds of metals.
I find MT-XR exceeds my expectations and I have already made progress on my first attempt. I have only just set out on the treasure hunting platform and I am very satisfied with my choice in metal detectors after extensive research.
Thanks to Dr Otek for this excellently designed product, that I also wish to include has been very affordable. I am now ready to launch my new career as a treasure hunting Pirate. All I need now is just a ship and a decent crew of scurvy knaves.
The happy digger
Luis
strong plastic or adhesive smell right out of the box, the bag is a bit odd shaped and smaller than i expected. the included shovel is awesome and solid quality, the headphones are fine, semi flimsy with some hold.
great kit for the money, i am a beginner to metal detecting and this kit is awesome, going to try some local beaches soon
Update, detector is faulty, phantom beeps in mid air. Wrong identification. Inconsistent readings of the same objec
After a new garage roof was fitted there were lots of nails and stuff hidden in the driveway gravel and ground My new trees cost about 130 each so although this metal detector wasn’t cheap it was cheaper than a tyre
I was surprised how good it was and really enjoyed the hunt We used a powerful magnet to get the surface ones and a trowel for the ones embedded in the dirt
I could get into metal detecting I think
We also found a few coins which this clever detector can tell apart from screws or nails
Great fun and it works well
Easy to assemble, light to carry, and basically does what it’s meant to do. Sadly, the headphones are far too big, and not adjustable, so have to be worn round neck rather than on head and over ears.
During numerous dog walks and just walking in general I have dropped things. I have been search trained which helped me find a few of my dropped items. There were times when I thought about a metal detector and ten my Cousin posted photos of him metal detecting. Being retired I considered that walking with the addition of a metal detector would be more fun than chasing a golf ball.
well got it and assembled it easy ,then to the garden to try out , found some junk but proved it worked ,one dose have to adjust the sensitivty for best working /not so many false readings that way ,god quality product and fun to use
his simply has to be the best value detector available, literally everything you need in one box (though I didn’t get the cover) but seriously, this has the same features that you would easily pay double for.
We’ve only been out a couple of times, trying various settings etc and it’s brillia
I love this metal detector. Easy to use and get used to. Aimed at the beginner, but It has facilities that much more expensive versions boast of. Light in weight, I can swing this for hours without upsetting my shoulder. Detects at a good depth, with a depth indication, discriminates well. Having a lot of fun with it. Great easy to read display.
I bought this to try my hand at metal detecting as it had good reviews and was a sensible price.
It arrived well packaged and was very easy to assemble, the instructions for use were easy to follow aswell.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to try metal detecting and I will probably purchase the digger tool aswell.
Very happy with item easy to assemble and quick delivery Dr Otek customer service is excellent would recommend if you are on a budget and looking for a quality metal detecto
Could not figure out how to only find the better metals
Having used detectors in the past this detector is just as good as the American detector that is yellow, it is in my opinion better as the built in pinpointer is superb and will assist younger users on their metal detecting journey
Easy to set up, easy to use and brilliant fun – with added exercise too!
Easy to assemble. Arrived today and only had a quick go in the garden but all seems ok, although i have never used a detector before.
Edit. Went out with it today – all works fine
Screen easy to read and pinpoint facility is good. First thoughts are it is good for the price.
Bought this for my daughter and partner , we live on a farm so they tried it there found old chain from a muck spreader! Nails etc very accurate they were thrilled hoping to find something exciting soo
Great starter detector for beginners would recommend this to anyone wanting to start a new hobby without spending to much.
Went on a dig with some hardcore detectors and they were impressed with the quality and features for the price.
Took a while to put it together, but lightweight and easy to use. Took out insurance for 8 from the national council for metal collecting
I liked everything about this item and the extras provided.
Very easy to assemble, it has memory of the types metals etc that you can program into its memory, e.g. I used a gold ring and other metals to detect and then it is stored in its memory by simply pressing a button and it is stored.
Value for its price.
JJ
Very light weight easy to use, pinpoint and depth function very good so far used around the beach found a few coins, sturdy carry back, easy to put together! Great digging spade/axe pick tool, this det great for a beginne
Great detector for its price. I was especially impressed with the digging tool as it is very heavy duty and good build quality.
Not used yet as bought for a gift but looks great will come backnonce used to tell feedback
*UPDATE* Company got in touch with me regarding missing headphones. They arranged a quick delivery of them to me at no charge to myself. Really pleased with the customer service. They went out of their way to help me and sort the issue.
Product is great. Unfortunately, it was a present and therefore was not opened until after the returns date. We found there was no headphones in the kit, despite them being listed.
Simple to use, light weight, good battery life. Useful bag. Quite good penetration for a budget price.
So light to use, assembly is straightforward excellent product ideal for beginners and experienced metal detectorist love i
Bought as a gift for my dad and he’s over the moon with it. He’s already found 3 old coins
Perfect for Beginners and very light and easy to assemble, this is my first metal detector bought for me for my birthday and I love it, can’t wait to take it out for its first outing.
The detector looks great and strong once built, Extends to suit any age or height…Will update once this has been tested.
Comes with digger tool, Carry bag and rain cover for display. Also comes with battery , Very easy to assemble and very lightweight.Looks great once built.
This is a great metal detector for beginners! Easy to set up and use. Within 5 minutes I’d found the remains of a knife in the land just outside of my garden (also found a lot of virgin media cables lol). Can’t wait to take to the beach with us!
New to the hobby, so no idea what to expect. Detector is really light, but looks durable for field work. Go through the instructions slowly as theres a bit to get hang of but clear display helps. Volume is loud even on low so use headphones, even then its a bit much so I use one of a pair of phone in-ear buds – sorted. Good sturdy hand spade included, collapsible too. Sensitivity is great, so far a lock, two nails (one square ? horseshoe) and Victorian half penny 1861 and thats just my garden. Full kit includes big carry case and waterproof cover for meter. Good gear, good value.
Great for seeing if metal detecting is something your going to commit to before upgrading. Great for kids and adult beginners
Would recommend this to eny beginners just wat i wanted
After reading reviews, I choose this as my 1st detector, so far really happy with it for the money, easy to set up, the instructions are simple and easy to follow and it is really lightweight. There are a few intuitive settings but it’s not too complex so great for beginners.
My first ever metal detector, I had the fear of picking the wrong one to start with, ie, is it good, is it laughed at in the detecting community. I live on the south coast of the UK, it’s a pebbled beach, I took it out for a few hours and was really impressed with the results, also how easy it was to operate. Also since receiving, I have also learnt it’s not the gear it’s the ear. The extras like the shovel and carry case are quality to.
Only just received this but loving it already , lightweight and well balanced and doesn’t seem overly complicated.has detected stuff I’ve thrown on floor and will take out for a spin to local park tomorrow but overall seems a great bargain as it comes with waterproof cover and bag etc .
I ordered this item, excitedly waiting I was then disappointed to find it had clearly been opened and re-sealed, then I found ingrained dry earth in the underside of the detector ring, so not only had it been opened, it had been used. Didn’t want a used one, paid for a new one, which fair play to Amazon was sorted in one call and I had a replacement the next morning. All I had to do was drop off the return at a local shop, and sellotape a postage label to it.
Now that I have the replacement, I’m so happy, it’s a fabulous wee bit of kit. Simple to use but it has a LOT of features for the money, feels perfectly well made to me, light enough to not hurt and heavy enough to feel rugged and able to cope with life. I’m happy I bought the kit version, the storage bags and the smashing wee multitool were defo worth the extra few pounds (the kit was reduced at the time I bought it). Five Stars for me, easy.
I really love this detector. As you can see in the photos I found some amazing old silver coins, old copper coins and old buttons with this machine. I mainly use the discrimination mode and jewelry mode a lot since it won’t find some iron prices like nails. This detector is also perfect with its depth signals it can go so deep and it’s just amazing since I can find older stuff. It’s also handy when the detector shows the depth so I don’t have to guess how deep the signal is I just have to look on the right and see the depth. I think it will suit beginners but also experts. It’s really light weight easy to carry around. Would also like to add how pleased I was with customer service as on delivery there was a small part missing, I contacted customer service and they got back to me asap and was sent replacement part no hassle and received within couple of days. If you’re thinking about buying this detector I would definitely recommend go for it, you won’t be disappointed.
Hello there, here is my HONEST review of the Dr tek MT-XR metal detector. Firstly I’d like to say that I am a complete novice to metal detecting and I have never owned or even been metal detecting before!
For years I have wanted my own detector but Ive never really been able to afford one. So just after Christmas I decided to buy my first, and after watching countless videos and reviews of the MT-XR I decided to take the plunge and buy one. I got it for just over 120.00 from Amazon. And being a prime customer I had further discount on top of the already discounted price.
I received the detector in the post a few days later (after the bank holiday early Jan) the box was well packaged and secure, and I was very happy with the service.
The detector itself was extremely simple and straight forward to put together. And within 5 minutes I had assembled the machine with no hassle. It’s very lightweight and very easy to use. There’s a decent amount of settings on the machine that any novice can easily understand. (Like me) The detector takes a simple 9v battery which does come included in the box to get you started. Although I would suggest buying a rechargeable 9v battery if you’re going to be keeping the machine for a long period. As the cheaper battery included isn’t the best. But that really isn’t an issue.
Like most people I couldn’t wait to try out the detector, so straight away, just as the sun was setting I decided to have a quick walk around in the garden using the jewellery setting and 3 bar sensitivity and started walking around.
(Here comes the exciting part)
So off I wondered into my back garden and started swinging away. Sure enough after a few small signals and digging a couple of bolts/nails from the ground I had a decent 80+ signal pop up only about 4 inches down. I dug my little hole into the soil and unearthed a bent coin shaped bit of metal. I quickly filled the hole back in and rushed inside the house to get some light on it (as it was dark out and I left my phone inside the house) After a gentle wash with warm water, the coin I found was a actually a, Hammered Edward 1st Silver Groat!!! Roughly dating from 1200AD. I was over the moon!!
Now after nearly a week of ownership I am really happy with how the machine operates and feels. It’s such a great machine for novices and beginners like me, and anyone could easily use it. The tones are good and the finding depth is brilliant. And it’s yesterday, I also found a 1874 Queen Victoria Penny. I’m super happy!
I decided to buy the bundle version which included the carry case and tool set for digging. Which arrived in the box and are very well built. The tool is heavy duty enough to dig through rough hard soil and the pick axe On the back of the tool is brilliant for helping move the boulders from the deeper holes.
I give the machine a solid 10/10 rating. I’ve also registered the detector through the website which now gives me 2 years warranty, and in doing so, I received 10% off my next order.
Thanks for taking the time to read my long review. Stay safe, and happy hunting!
Jon. (Wales, UK)
I found the metal detector easy to use when i had got used to the settings (there is a few) i also found the built in pin pointer really useful. I also got a rain cover for the screen and a small pouch which slides onto a belt which holds a small shovel which can fold up or be used as a pick axe as well and it all dismantles into a handy carry case! so far i have found loads of different things ranging from ring pulls and old cans to coins including a silver king George the 5th Florin and an old kids matchbox truck which i dated to 1950’s. I like the way you can set it up to ignore scrap metals and go for the more interesting stuff. I did find sometimes i got “false” readings but that was down to the minerals in the ground and if you are near a lot of power cables/pylons. overall its a good detector and you will find things! the best way to do this is to scan slowly until you get a definite double beep from the machine and then use the pin pointer to locate within 2 inches of where the item is. It can be adjusted for anyone from 4ft tall to 7ft tall and it also has a handy back light but this will use up quite a bit of battery power (supplied with a 9V battery). The battery lasts me about 4 outings which if i was to total up the time i would guess about 10-12 hrs. I would recommend this unit as its not that expensive but has features you would find on a more expensive machine. I was lucky enough to get this detector for 116 ( cause i had prime membership) including the carry case, the pouch for the mini shovel, the rain cover and the foldable shovel. check the pictures of the extras i got and some of the things i found with it.
I was looking for a great entry level detector to start a metal detecting hobby. Did some research and came across this great product.
The product was very easy to assemble with the clear instructions given. Everything fits as I should and seems pretty durable. As I bought this as a kit I also received a duffel bag to store it in when transporting.
Comes with 1x 9v battery which is great as some products don’t do that, although I would recommend to get some extras to take out with you. Seeing all the great reviews on this product I decided to go for this purchase and I’m glad I did.
If you looking for an inexpensive way to start a new hobby I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
This was given to me as a birthday present as I quite fancied some detector work at a beginners level during my retirement.
Looks a tidy bit of kit, easy to handle and reasonably light but with the instructions a little complicated.
I think the kit should be supplied with a selection of test pieces for its initial set up and to enable monitoring of its performance.
As it is, the purchaser has to scurry around looking for various bits of metal and items to check the set up and operation.
This includes American coins which are difficult to find in the UK.
Perhaps the instructions could include a list of items obtainable in the UK that could be used for test purposes.
I’ve not ventured out yet on any discovery ventures, only in my back garden.
Sadly I have not found any pots of gold there!
Just getting into the hobby of metal detecting so didn’t want to spend lots of money on top of the range equipment. I searched the internet for entry level metal detectors and came up with the usual established brands with their brand price tags, then I saw the Dr Otek MT-XR, the price was right and it promised features only found on more expensive intermediate models, so what was the catch. Had they sacrificed build quality or performance. I searched the internet for meaningful reviews by experienced metal detectorists but found there were very few such reviews. The few I did find were very favourable so I gave it a chance and purchased the MT-XR.
It arrived promptly and in good condition. The MT-XR was easy to put together and as well as being light weight felt sturdy. It came with a battery so I went outside and created a test bed using nails, ring pulls, and Uk coins all buried in the earth at varying depths from 2 inches to 8 inches. The machine correctly identified the target and its depth, the pin pointer mode was useful and accurate enough to locate the targets.
I have to say that the MT-XR has lived up to the good reports I had read on it. For the price I could not have found a better device. As to its durability only time will tell but from the sturdy feel of it and its performance so far I expect it will last me for some time to come.
As a newbie, couldn’t find anything with all the beeping it drove me mad.. Watched a few videos and realised I was missing lots because I wasn’t using it right! Used a further 3 times and whilst still getting used to it, this finds things way further down that it states. From foil to keys and coins we are finding it all. I am impressed with how light it is. The pin pointer… Wow it’s fantastic. Pressing pinpoint the beeps change and the find is right in the centre of the coil. After buying this is read a few bad reviews and thought OH NO… What have I done, well I did a good thing. I love it! Genuinely it really is great and can’t wait to see what I will find next!! I would recommend this 100% Now I just need a Pin Pointer tool thingy!!
Metal detecting is always something that has fascinated me, so I thought I would give it a try now that I am semi-retired. I started looking for suitable detector and came across this Dr Otek as an Amazon choice product. The features and reviews were impressive and at such a great price.
I feel like a pro using this. It is so accurate, clear and easy to use and the pin point function is great for hitting just where do dig. I love it, it keeps me occupied for hours and also keeps me moving so good exercise. Not found any gold hoards yet but its so exciting when a high tone hits and well, this could be it so grab the shovel!.
As I am new to metal detecting I did not have any preconceived ideas about the product. There are quite a few good videos about it on YouTube and the reviews all seem positive. I decided to go for it based on this information and I have not been disappointed. Easy to put together and the instructions are clear enough and it is great fun scanning around to see what you can find.
First scan resulted in a Monty Python’s Life of Brian moment when I “found this spoon, Sir”.
The pin point feature is very useful and seems to work well. The volume is certainly loud enough and the unit is comfortable to hold and waft about.
Very pleased with it.
My wife gave me the MT-XR for Christmas but because of lockdowns I have not had an opportunity to use it. I am new to detecting and found the MT-XR to be very user friendly. Although after reading the instructions it may seem complicated, once you start to use it all becomes clear. The screen controls are very clear and easy to use. You have the option to use the detector with or without earphones. The sound without phones is very clear.
The detector is very light and comfortable to use and can be easily adjusted according to your height.
I thoroughly enjoy using the detector and would have no doubt in recommending its purchase. The only downside is I haven’t found my fortune yet.
Ive always wanted to get into metal detectors, but always thought you be paying hundreds of pounds for one.
Then I saw this one and read the discription for it and the comments, I had to have one, I received my new Dr. OTEK Metal Detector the MT-XR today 26/5/20 set up was so easy and the instructions was really easy to follow, set it up went outside on my garden and started to detect, it so light on your arm, the digital display is great n its shows you what you have detect, Im loving this new gadget, I recommend anyone that are from beginners like myself to experience people to but this good clear metal detector you wont be disappointed with it, just carnt wait to get started properly
I am new to the hobby and really had to do a lot of research to find what detector I think would suit me best. I needed something that was first of all lightweight, secondly easy to understand/operate and lastly not too expensive just incase I found the hobby wasn’t for me.
Which brings me to here. For a beginner, I have found this machine to be amazing for price. Due to not having any permissions currently, I have only been able to test this machine out in my own garden so far. But I have been out every day since having this metal detector delivered. I find it very exciting.
I love the fact I can discriminate types of metals out. My garden is littered in the earth with the general things you would expect to find in a usual garden; nails for instance. This detector gives me to opportunity to ignore those and concentrate on the more higher ferrous. However, my only negative I have with this machine at the time of writing this review is that the pinpointer doesn’t continue to discriminate those metals I have asked it to ignore. Having said that, the pinpoint option is really quite precise.
Overall, as a beginner, I really am impressed with this machine. I find it great value for money and deffinately makes me want to continue the hobby.
I’ve wanted to have a go at metal detecting for a while now, never quite willing to spend my hard earned money on something I may not get fully immersed in. However after a little work bonus, combined with the current restrictions on everything I thought that I would take a punt and buy this unit to amuse myself with and get some fresh air, not cheap rubbish, not a massive “all the gear, no idea” super detector, just a relatively in-expensive one. The price had to reflect the fact that I may ever only use it occasionally.
So, after receiving the unit I put it together using the “Chinglish” instruction manual. You tubed how to set it up for different metals and of I ventured to the nearby beach to have a go.
Well, within half an hour or so I had found 2.20, some Corona bottle caps, a screw and other bits and bobs. You can laugh, most bystanders do (or make beeping sounds as they walk past), but when you get down on your knees and start digging after the higher pitch noise goes off (higher pitch noise = higher value metal) it’s more of a buzz than I thought. So now I want to go inland and explore, occasional use, pah! I’m hooked.
The unit is so light you could use it for hours, the features are plentiful and relatively easy to use, it was easy to construct and not that expensive should my enthusiasm start to wane. I did a fair bit of research as to which unit I should buy and this one kept coming out on many un-biased and neutral reviews it was really a no-brainer in the end.
If you’re thinking of having a go save a bit of research time and go for this one, I couldn’t find anything to match it.
I bought this as a cheap back up detector for my Garrett Euro ace and didn’t expect too much as it costs half the price but was pleasantly surprised how good it is. As with most metal detectors they are easy to put together with no tools required as they use thumb knob bolts rather than cross head screws. First thing you notice it’s as light as a feather, I like the single 9V battery rather than the 4 1.5V battery setup on other metal detectors, the arm rest has three adjustments for short or long arm, I like the LCD display with the icons displaying what metals you have probably detected, three volume settings, discrimination features, back light, pin pointer you don’t have to leave your finger on and the value numbers of what you have detected
Overall a great beginners or intermediate detector that has some feature that are better than some detectors double the price.
I don’t know if the search coils can be swapped out for deeper search coils but the one supplied seems to do the job well for this detector.
Would I buy it again? Yes as a backup or if I was starting ou
Well, it was our steel wedding anniversary, so what else could I have bought. Always fancied buying a detector and this one was well rated. Bought 2, boxes arrived, plain card, no frills, clear instructions for assembly, clear getting started instructions, great features for the beginner and you are up and running in less than 5 mins.
I have lots to learn, but already located a tent peg, buried just under the surface in the lawn, that would have been a fun thing to find with my motor mower.
The instructions take you through a test sequence, so you are confident that you are detecting the target metals, put samples down, hover over them and watch the result. This immediately boosts you confidence in the tools and your abilities. There are also plenty of highlighted points, helping you understand any false signals you might encounter.
My wife, has taken the blokes approach, fired the detector up and off she went, we have a good strong silver signal, so this afternoon we’re are going to see if that ear ring lost last weekend is the culprit.
This is a well manufactured, easy to use, lightweight tool, comfortable to hold, good range of useful features, offering hours/days of entertainment. I am now keen to get out and venture past my garden, but we are in lockdown, so will have to wait.
If you are a beginner, I would very much recommend this detector.
Now off to order a spade,
Hope this helps someone.
I received this item, along with the various necessary bits and pieces, and I have yo say, this is one fantastic piece of kit!. Firstly, to explain the heading, this is a professional metal detector, and therefore aimed really at adults, although the adjustment of the stem allows for junior use. It was extremely easy to put together with explicit instructions, and within 10 minutes I was out in the garden detecting! I cannot find one downside, except the possibility that there is no carry bag for the kit, but these are available (although not Dr.Otek) elsewhere.
Really, if you are considering a metal detector, then really look no further than Dr.Otek!!. All the other devices are equally as good. I bought the PinPointer (Brilliant), and the digger and bag. Everything is just so well made.
As a beginner in metal detecting the DROTEK MT-XR seemed like the right choice.
A few bullet points on the DROTEK detector.
1. Easy to set up
2. Lightweight
3. Functions are easy to use
4. No need to wear head phones
5. Built in pin pointer is really useful
6. Perfect for a beginner
7. Over 20 hours usage for battery replacement.
Best finds so far. Musket ball, 1895 silver 3p, 1 franc, loads of one pennies dating back as 1898 in total I’ve found 52 coins.
I’m very happy with this purchase.
This is my first metal detector so after a lot of research via U tube, Facebook and metal detectorist sites I bought the DR.TEK MT-XR which has had a lot of positive feedbacks. As it is my first one I did not want to get an expensive one which I think maybe overpriced, it was very easy to assemble and came with a battery so had it working almost straight away,My first impression is how light it is. Very nice bright screen and plenty of settings, it has a excellent memory function which will be very useful, The pin point mode is great and along with the MT-6 pin-pointer I should have no trouble in finding some great items in the future. This is great value for money for starters like me or more advanced detectorist.
Found a few things so far like screws, nails, ring pulls & toy cars but more importantly some old coins which was my main reason for buying it… Looking forward to finding a Kew gardens 50p
Like everything about it!
Right, first up it was delivered very quick and the packaging was very sturdy. I was already very pleased before i even opened it but you have to expect a catch. There didn’t seem to be one as on inspection, all the components were there and they all seemed to be good quality. Assembly was easy, no fiddly bits and everything went where it was supposed to and just clicked or thumbscrewed into place. A9v battery was included so i popped it in and went through the basic checks listed in the set up guide. The tone recognition is easy enough. Low and its probably tat and high suggests more lucrative metal. It definitely made plenty of noise when metal was placed near the coil. Everything was shaping up nicely so all i had to do was get it out in the wild. I spent about five hours in the field I had my permission to explore. what a blast, I had it on all metal to start with and I just got sick of digging up lumps or old machine parts but to start with I was excited with every beep. i set it jewellery for the last hour and came away with some soft metal which was registering as silver ad an old half penny coin. I cant wait to go out again and this little detector made it a great first outing. Not one single complaint. One other thing i would add is that the battery included only lost one notch on the built in power indictor and a rarely turned it off so the device will last a good while on one battery. Also, the pin pointer function was useful. You will definitely need a dedicated pin pointer to avoid a load of digging but it scream when you are nearer the prize so it definitely helps you narrow it down. Really happy with this purchase and i’m also happy to recommend it to other people seeking a starter device to get them up and running on their detectorists journey.
This is my first metal detector. I have been reading a lot on metal detectors and reviews. The DR.OTEX MT-XR looked like it was a great buy with a lot of features.
It was easy to assemble and had it up and running in no time at all. A quick read of the user manual was all I needed.
Went to the beach to try it out, never found any coins this time but I did find a few items…..not valuable.
I set it to disc so that I was not wasting time on nails etc. I set off searching for the hidden treasures on the beach and almost instantly the beep went off, I pressed the pin point which is very useful to get the exact location to dig and it also gives you the depth too. My first find was a broken credit card as I think it picked up the memory chip. Second find was a bottle metal lid followed by a few bits of cans.
So I was well pleased how well the metal detector ferformed at finding objects although no valuables.
In a few words I’m well pleased and very impressed with the light weight and how easy it is to operate.
Highly recommend the MT-XR
Have just received my metal detector, first though was what a small light box have I bought a toy, my question was soon answered its no toy. easy to understand instructions had my metal detector functioning within 20 mins. Its been nearly 40 years since I last had a metal detector how things have changed, I went through the different functions and listened to the tones made for different metals etc. I had to get out so off I went trowel in hand off the the river banks close to home. Spent a couple of hours out there to start with picked up a few pieces of junk bottle tops and things then my first coin and old 5 shilling 1968 not worth anything but the fun of finding it was a buzz picked up a couple of old pennies before heading home. really enjoyable first time out will use the disc function next time feel more confident now looking forward to hours of fun and you never know what I might find. A great piece of kit and not to expensive
Wow this bit of kit is exceptionally good.
Very easy to set up in just a few simple steps.
The display is easy to read.
You can discriminate nails ringpulls etc with an easy press of a button.
Its always ready to go.
Has a cool display showing you what its found.
There are many adjustments you can make with sensitivity and sound volume.
You can pug in ear/headphones
Within 5 mins of use i was finding stuff.
Its waterproof.
Nice padded handle and elbow support.
Adjustable in height.
Great for a starter detector.
Fantastic price.
Very very lightweight.
I would 100% recommend this to a starter or professional.
I’ve been looking to buy a metal detector for quite some time and having trawled through many reviews decided to buy the Dr. Otek MT-XR. It was a great choice. I wanted something capable of providing good signals, lightweight and not too expensive in case I didn’t stick with it. It takes a 9 volt battery which lasts a good day’s detecting. I’ve purchased 4 USB rechargeable’s to keep ongoing costs down and they work very well. The machine was very easy to assemble and the instruction booklet was clear and straightforward. I tested the machine in the garden on various metals which were detected up to 10 inches deep and correspond to the numbers given for that metal type. I’ve been out with my wife on perhaps 6 occasions, mainly on the beach, and have had great success so far. We’ve found about 8 in modern day coins, a dog whistle, shot gun cartridge from 1942, an old penny from 1912, a half farthing (in poor condition) from circa 1840 and something that looks to be an old button. I couldn’t say how this compares to a more expensive detector but I’m more than satisfied with this one. The display and functions are easy to use. My wife is so into this detecting lark she wants her own so I will be buying another one.
Purchased for my 8 year old son as a Christmas Gift.
2nd time lucky, first time most parts were missing. Build quality is very good and easy to assemble. Would have been perfect if it could have folded down for transit instead of taking it half apart.
A little bit of tuition and I am sure my son will quickly grasp how to use it. on the whole its something he can grow into. Start off with simple functions and add more as he learns how to use it.
Value for money, I guess its good, nothing to compare it by. My own detector is a ground penetrating radar so slightly different and somewhat more complex. But this Dr. TEK will be perfect for him.
I am sure it will add to his hobby list and maybe one day pay for itself. God help the neighborhood though as I can see him digging it up. Will be perfect for him beach combing during summer though.
Our 8 year old son has been wanting a metal detector for awhile now. With all the restrictions in place due to Covid and so many wonderful places within our area to go, we decided a metal detector would be a good bit of kit to take along on our adventures which for the last year have been with our Kelly Kettle (another good bit of kit for the times we’re living in). At the very least, we’ll enjoy the exercise and filling our piggy banks and the most maybe a bit of ole treasure! Our detector arrived this morning after being delayed nearly three days; not sure if the delay was due to an Post or Customs, neither here nor there, as the weather has had us tucked up anyway. After about 10 minutes putting the detector together and testing it based on the basic set up instructions – we’re pleased with our purchase and really excited to get out and use it. I rated the lightweight feature as a 4 star because I can see where the bit of weight combined with the length of the detector might be tiring for our 9 and 8 year olds. Still, it would be easy enough for them to do a two-handed sweep… that said, they love to dig, so I see this activity going like this: Dad operates the metal detector, Mom operates the pin pointer (also purchased), the two kids dig and collect any treasure. Great fun for the whole family! I’ll provide another review with images of what we find – as we all found that brilliant when we were shopping for this detector.
Quick sum up at the end 🙂
So, I bought a basic one at half this price just to get a view of metal detecting, I live nearby several beaches so always thought it would be fun. True enough, I was hooked and so were the kids, ages 6, 9 and 11.
Went a few times but we were always fighting over who would detect so I had to buy another one, deciding to give the first one to the kids I started my research.
Yeah I could have bought one for hundreds more but I’m not planning on becoming a pro, I wanted a nice basic lightweight detector.
When I came across this one, it already had brilliant reviews but I was still sceptical because, come on seriously, this price for something rated so well.
Well I bit the bullet and ordered, couple days later it arrived and I couldnt wait to get back out, quickly setup which again is super easy.
Single 9v battery included that’s also a bonus.
So down the beach we went, detector on and we’re off, after a few minutes I’m beeping, still learning what’s what because yeah, I never read the instructions, but in all fairness, it’s pretty simple to work out.
Managed to find lots of junk so I changed the settings and the beeping stopped, wandering along for around 10-15 minutes and not a single thing, beginning to think it’s not that good and then BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!.
tells me it’s about 4 inches down so I dig, low and behold, a 2 coin.
Happy days, my first coin and its 2 quid, little smile on my face after that.
So all in all, totally happy with it. (Plus wifes been out and she’s hooked too so I think this will be added to her Christmas presents lol)
Quick sum up:
Only takes 1 battery but still lasts a long time which is good as my cheaper one took 2 and was dead at the end of each day.
Height adjustable, I’m 5’9 and I only have it on the 2nd hole, theres another 4-5 more which i guess someone over 6ft would have no issues.
Very clear and easy to use, tells me by number what sort of metal I’m looking at and at what depth in inches which seems pretty accurate.
Lightweight and has a strap for your arm so you dont feel it after several hours.
Completely adjustable for sensitivity, all metals or you can adjust down in stages to get rid of the junk.
Has the built in pinpointer so that’s handy, if I couldnt find what was beeping after I dug a hole and piled the sand, I lay down the detector with the end hanging over the hole and just picked up a handful at a time, waved it over the detector and if it went crazy from the pinpoint, I knew it was in my hand, if not I dropped it back into the hole.
Oh, plus here’s the biggie, theres a 2 year warranty with this one when you register it online, alot of other ones dont offer that especially at this price because they’re cheap chinese junk.
When my Garrett Ace250 went to detector heaven I thought that I would replace it with another one but a bit of research on the net pointed me in the direction of the Dr Otek MT-XR. The very positive reviews on Amazon and on YouTube caught my interest and when it came up as an Amazon Lightning Deal it was a very easy decision to press the ‘buy it now’ button.
It is brilliant. Light, very easy to assemble and very well made. The build quailty is excellent. The PP function is spot on and the back-lit control panel with its easy to understand icons, is a model of clarity and function. The sensitivity is superb and the ergonomics of the handle and shaft are a quantum leap over the now departed Garrett.
For a beginner or even a seasoned user, this cracking little detector offers enormous value and punches way above its weight and price point. I thoroughly recommend it and, if you are in the market for a budget metal detector that perform like machines costing 2 or 3 times as much, then the MT-XR should be at the top of your list.
I have seen pictures of other peoples finds using this detector that they have posted on their Amazon reviews, and they look quite unbelievable……a little too unbelievable if I’m being honest 🙂 It’s like they have an ulterior motive to want their reviews to be at the top for 3 months in a row 🙂 These items are more likely what you are going to find for the first few times you go out, because you have to dig everything to get used to your machine. I was out with my son yesterday and we were at the beach for around 5 hours and this is what we found. I am putting these pictures up not to put you off getting this machine, but rather to show that it really does work extremely well. Most of these items were very deep, further than 10 inches in fact. The black rock that looks like a charcoal briquette set the detector off, I thought/hoped it was a meteorite. I now believe after a peruse on the net that it’s actually a hot rock. The find of the day was a complete surprise to me. I thought it was a lump of squished metal, but after cleaning it up it looks to be a wee lion head button or brooch. It’s not ancient…i don’t think, but it’s definitely old. When i dug up the “gold coin” for a second i thought i was rich lol, turns out it was a chocolate coin wrapper 🙂 I couldn’t be happier with my detector. Get yourself one at your earliest convenience, you will be happy that you did 🙂
I already wrote a quick review for my MT-XR detector. For some reason it doesn’t appear to have uploaded.
I am very impressed with this detector. Was very easy to assemble. Had a wee practice out the backdoor and it worked extremely well. Managed to get out yesterday to Ayr beach and was there for a good 5 hours, though it didn’t feel like it. This thing is a blast, I’m so happy i bought it. For the price you pay you are getting a very good bit of kit. Unfortunately I didn’t get the detector when it was priced at 100. Though if you visit the Dr.tek website you get 10% off. If you sign up to the mailing list you get a 15% off voucher, though i didn’t do this until after i had already ordered lol. The point being, I am very very happy with my new detector and would have been happy paying the full price or even more for it, now that I have it and see that it’s even better than I thought it would be. Seriously if you are interested in taking metal detecting up as a hobby, but don’t want to pay the brand name prices to start with, then I highly recommend the MT-XR. You are getting a lot of bang for your buck. I am going back out on Wednesday and will take some videos of the detector in action and some pictures of anything i find……hopefully it will be more than all the ring pulls, tent pegs and the 3 whole pence I found on Sunday 🙂
As with most items, you get what you pay for. A good example being a cordless drill, a cheap one will chew screws or stall drilling holes, an expensive one will do everything you ask of it! so when it came to getting a metal detector to try out for a new hobby, I was cautious in that I didn’t want to spend a whole lot of money and not get enjoyment, but then I knew that buying a cheap one would be pointless. ( actually got my son a 40 one for Christmas a couple years back and it didn’t even detect metal that was placed directly underneath!)
So lesson learned. After scouring amazons metal detectors this one came out as a highly rated detector, so as always I searched for independent reviews from other sites and video reviews on youtube. it appeared to be in quite a few top 5 or top 10 lists on review sites, so this was good enough for me and at 150 I was happy to make the purchase.
On my first test I went out with a friend who is part of a club and has a Garrett something or other metal detector, cost him I think 550. He was most surprised with how this metal detector compared to his own as they both found the same items when tested as we found them. Bearing in mind this test was done on a beach, so I don’t know as to how that effects the efficiency of a detector. But as you can see in my picture we found all sorts of treasure, well junk, but it was exciting and we removed garbage from the beach so that’s all good for the community 🙂
The deepest find was, I would estimate, about 9 inches deep and this detector had no trouble with finding it. I would recommend this detector based on this test. I also buried a few items in the garden for the kids to have a play with, all items were found apart from one, but I had buried it about 20 inches deep. (worth a try) It did pick up though a penny at 10 inches deep, bearing in mind though the soil was loosened, so again, not sure if that has any effect on how well it works.
Hoping my boss allows me to have a go in one of his empty fields for some real treasure.
My first time out with it on a friends farm produced two metal buttons, two horse shoes and a George the third cartwheel penny, the really spooky thing though was on the first button, i dug out a circular clod of earth and as i pulled it out of the ground there, at the bottom of the hole staring back at me was of all things not found with a metal detector, a flint arrowhead ! i could not believe it, if i had dug a half inch to much or less i would not have seen it, the signal from the button gave the signal that unearthed where it had laid for thousands of years, it is awaiting examination by the “finds” department of the National Museum of Wales, where hopefully they will be able to accurately date it, every time i look at it, i wonder about the person who made it, to him i suppose it was the height of technology, it may have meant his next meal, or helped keep him and his family safe, of course it may also have been made by his child or woman, whilst he was out looking for their next meal, so my metal detector can also be a time machine that helps me look into the past, hopefully one day i will achieve what we would all love and find a hoard or a gold coin but until then the little things keep my interest up and i have complete confidence in my friend, Dr Otek, if it is down there, we WILL find it, I am lucky enough to live by the coast and have found that with the waterproof search coil i can amble along in around three or four inches of water with complete confidence but i need to get myself a sand shovel, it is like a sieve so the sand and water run through and leave the find in the shovel.
The only not so good thing that i could find was that it does not come with a rain cover for the digital control head but cling film does an adequate job but all in all, I love it, it performs better than my neighbours much more expensive one, the look on his face when he saw what i had found on my first foray with it was priceless.
Rest assured you will not be disappointed with this, I am so glad that i chose it.
The metal detector arrived two days faster than the due date, which was an added bonus. It is very light and suitable for both adults and kids with an adjustable arm length This is very important when you use it for longer periods of time so your arm doesn’t get painful. Reading all the reviews, I chose the Dr. tek Metal Dector for this reason. It was so easy to set up and included a battery. It’s very accurate as we tested it prior to using it outdoors with all the different types of metals. Our first test was on the beach and although we haven’t found anything yet after two uses we had the best fun. The pin-point function is also very useful but I think I would purchase a separate pin point detector for accuracy. Additionally, I would recommenced probably buying two Metal Detectors if going out searching with a family. There is no fighting and waiting so long for your turn. Once you have it you don’t want to give up looking. It helps to bring both a big and small shovel. We took a garden sieve but the sand was too wet on the day but would probably be better on dry sand to use this. We used the metal detector without attaching headphones and could hear the beeping very well. It worked well over water too. However, if going alone headphones would be better. Good luck everyone that purchases this Metal detector. You will have lots of fu
I’ve owned this metal detector for 3 months and thought I’d leave a while to review to get good use & give a good review to help others.
It was very easy to assemble and instructions are very good on how to use. Comes with handy booklet.
It’s lightweight and easy to transport and carry.
I looked at many products before choosing this one as I wanted it for my son to use also and it’s very easy for him to use. It has clear readings of different metals and these can also be pinpointed which is great.
My son found some old tractor weights himself and they were buried more then 10 inches down.
You get a 2 year warranty which is fantastic. We’ve had no issues all Works perfectly and we’ve had some good finds including lots of coins and even found my gold ring I’d lost in garden so yes you can find gold.
It’s also good at the beach in shallow water it’s worked fine.
Battery life is very long we haven’t had to change them yet but think it’s easy to do when needed. I’ve read you can get rechargeable batteries for these too so good to know.
Very comfortable to use and lightweight so great item.
Glad I shopped around and did my research because for the price and quality this is fantastic.
I’m disabled with the use of one arm only and have found it incredibly light and easy to handle. Very comfortable on the wrist and arm.
I’ve done a few tests with various metals and the pinpoint feature is fantastic. Easy to adjust so that my young grandson can assist me with my new hobby! Would be great if there was a cover for the display to make it waterproof. I understand the manufacturer might be designing one for the near future but in the meantime I will cover it with cling film for protection.
Would highly recommend. Very impressed!
(Update)
This manufacture has a great customer service team, it has a personal Touch and makes you feel valued which is rare now days, Response to queries Dealt with quick
UPDATE 2
7 aug received my free Dr.otek Digger with case super happy very well made. Seen some reviews where it had snapped but feel it’s just bad luck nothing 100% every time. And I’m sure they would replace it.
I was looking at metal detectors in the 300-400 pound region but could not find one with the reviews I wanted.
I am so glad I chose the Dr.Otek MT-XR at half the price and yet does everything the more expensive detectors do, very pleased, and easy to set up.
I had my son hide 4 objects in the back garden, a Key, a pound coin, a small toy car and Mums Gold ring (yes I know chancing it !). The garden is 70 feet long with long grass and cut grass and a rose garden. I found all 4 items within half an hour without cheating, the only difficult item was the Pound coin as it was buried over 6 inches down, but I managed eventually to locate it with pin-point mode. I also found other objects not part of the test.
Cant wait to use it properly now, very pleased would highly recommend.
Having been inspired by Oak Island and the irrepressible Gary Drayton, I decided to set off on the metal detecting journey as a side activity to do while out walking the dog – in all weathers – or jogging with my children while they’re on their bikes.
I’d seen countless strange depressions or unusual stone formations set in the middle of nowhere and I always wondered what might lie underneath. Initially, I purchased a ‘standard’ metal detector that simply beeped; this was fine for the ‘honeymoon’ period where finding horse shoes or indistinguishable lumps of scrap metal led to a delighted fist pump (while no one was watching) but this soon wore off after endless scrap. I needed something that was more engaging but I wasn’t prepared to get too ‘serious’ with hugely expensive equipment.
You see, the trouble with ‘beginner’ metal detectors is that you soon tire of the repetitive beep followed by minutes of digging, re-testing and digging more before being rewarded with just a rusty nail.
I was aware of the next step on the road being a discriminating metal detector, that will discern between types of metal, but the price bracket increases dramatically and often, as I’ve found with other items, value for money drops off.
A bit of research is always worth the time and I was pleased to see so many positive reviews for this model. On closer inspection it’s possible to get a discount voucher from their website which moves this model into the ‘affordable’ category without being excessive while still maintaining the brand quality.
It has a much more ‘professional’ feel compared to my last detector and allows for a Star Trek style tricorder analysis before you even have to think about expending the energy to dig. It gives an idea of depth and material with an impressive numerical digital scale. The detector uses different toned beeps for each type of metal which is a refreshing change from the same constant, monotonous tone that so many beginner detectorists are used to.
It’s an excellent detector and picks up more than my previous one while also filtering out the rusty nails of the world. This means I save huge amounts of time and effort as I can concentrate on the ‘intriguing’ responses (which often turn out to be bits of aluminium or costume jewellery) but this is worth the cost alone.
It also runs on a single 9v battery, unlike most other detectors I’ve experienced, and is incredibly lightweight. No seriously, it’s well-balanced and carries far less momentum which saves arm ache and reduces fatigue which is a major plus if you’re into serious marathon sessions.
I found it easy to put together and the detector is much sturdier than you’d expect given the feather-weight nature you feel. I forgot to mention it also has a very useful pinpoint function that is visual and auditory allowing you to narrow down the area significantly (it’s also fun to use) as it’s like something from a sci-fi movie.
All in all it’s the best intermediate detector around. It will up your productivity significantly while reducing associated frustrations with fleeting or phantom signals.
I found it was like stepping up from the Dark Ages to the Future and I’m sure you will too…
Detector arrived very quickly and well packed. We already tested the detector, everything from the weight, adjustable height, quality of built seems good. Although can’t make comparison as this is our first one, the coil seem to be detecting really well. My only concern with this product is the battery connection little fiddly, the little cap of the battery cable connection has already popped off but easily cliclked backed on. This indicates that with further battery changing processes this connection might get snapped or broken. Having said that the coil detects well, it also gives false positive signals. I also think that price is tad expensive. Despite all, we are happy with the product, definitely will keep it. Happy detecting.
Having already owned an TEK – the beginner’s model – (and having been reasonably pleased with its performance) I decided to buy a slightly better model. I’m still a beginner and didn’t really want to spend too much money on something which might be part of a short-lived hobby. So I opted for this one, despite lots of people on the internet suggesting that you should always go for a reliable, trusted and well known brand.
And everything was going really well. In fact, to begin with, this model was finding lots of things that the beginner’s model didn’t. It was also very easy to use – the accuracy of the pin pointer was very good plus the accuracy of the discriminator seemed pretty good. Unfortunately, after using it through some wet grass, it started to go nuts – lots of constant bleeping, the pinpointing just pinpointed everywhere as a target and, eventually, it got to the point where I had to abandon detecting for the day.
I was actually gutted. Because it was, when it worked, VERY impressive. There must be an issue with the coil – a gap or exposed area around the wiring. So, I reluctantly packed it up and sent it back.
I have now spent 100+ more on the Garrett EuroAce. Which is, so far, a nice bit of kit.
I suppose you get what you pay for, sometimes.
***Updated review (19/05/2022)***
This is my second review of the MT-XR from DR TEK. My first review was full of praise for the MT-XR but admonished it for what appeared to be a reliability issue/fault with the detector.
Immediately after leaving that review I purchased a detector by Garrett (the Euro Ace) which is/was about 100 more than the MT-XR. I’ve been using the Ace for a couple of years and have been mostly very pleased with it, but I was recently given an opportunity by DR TEK to try out another MT-XR. I happily accepted the offer and several weeks/months later after testing it out in various environments (weather conditions and terrain) I’m prepared to say that I am very happy with its performance AND reliability: I had no issues or bugs this time around – I was satisfied that the detector was performing satisfactorily. Like with any detector, if the user isn’t familiar with how certain conditions and soil/sand types can affect feedback from the detector then they will become frustrated or confused by false signals or indiscriminate alerts. I’ll go into a little more detail about that shortly.
The detector itself, in my opinion, is ideally suited for those who have already tried metal detecting with a cheaper/beginner’s detector and want something with more power and features without having to spend big money that is usually required for high-end metal detectors. Garrett’s Euro Ace is around the 270 mark, whereas the MT-XR is approximately 100 cheaper. And, if I’m really honest about this, in some aspects it shows – the Garrett feels very solid and the plastics feel more robust than the MT-XR. The main console/head unit is also higher in quality. But then it should be, considering the price difference.
The MT-XR feels no heavier than the Garrett and, after making a couple of easy adjustments to the length of the arm, I quickly became comfortable with it. There are many things to like about the detector: it is really simple to use and very accurate (just as accurate as the Garrett). It won’t detect quite as deep as the Euro but that wasn’t really an issue. The discrimination can be easily adjusted to eliminate certain metals and the sensitivity can also be changed to allow for shallow or deeper searches – and this worked really well. Anybody new to detecting will eventually find out that beach metal detecting can be very frustrating and you have to be very mindful of depth, and possible subterranean pooling/saturation of seawater (which will give endless false alerts). For this reason you need to have a detector that you can trust to eliminate as many of these false alerts as possible. You’ll still get some but that’s just the “beauty” of beach metal detecting! Overall the MT-XR worked just as well as the Garrett: good accuracy and the selected discriminations worked well. I would even go as far as to say that the MT-XR was slightly better in some aspects: I like the numerical feedback given for each metal detected – this is quite important when trying to gauge what you’ve just detected without having to dig it up. I also like the adjustable sound levels (this is something the Euro Ace doesn’t have – you have to wear headphones, have the sound off or annoy everybody within 50 metres every time your detector detects metal!).
So, the Pros & Cons:
Pros
*Reasonably priced for a detector that compares well with more expensive detectors.
*Accurate & reliable.
*Plenty of good features.
*Simple to use.
*Great for anybody not wishing to commit big $ but still wanting good performance.
Cons.
*Doesn’t feel or look as robust as some established brands (although I never managed to damage it despite putting it through its paces) – the main console feels like it needs strengthening.
*Doesn’t detect quite as deep as mid-price-range detectors.
Overall verdict.
This is a great value detector that is an ideal bridge from beginner’s detectors up to mid/high range detectors.
Metal detectors can be REALLY expensive. Anybody who is either thinking of taking up metal detecting or is considering buying a better model than an existing starter model will have seen many YouTubers who use very expensive detectors and will feel obliged to spend more than they really need or want to. You don’t need to spend big money to get a detector that does the basics and does them well. The MT-XR is proof of this – it is perfect for anybody thinking of committing to metal detecting but wants to make sure that being a detectorist is something they can enjoy before spending too much money.
Happy Bleeping!
Recently i decided to give metal detecting ago, so after doing some research on Amazon and also Youtube i settled for the DR.OTEK MT-XR metal detector as it had alot of good reviews.
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When it arrived it only took me about 10 minutes to assemble without having to use the instructions. The detector itself is extremely light and very easy to use. You can also extend and shorten the length of the stem so ideal for kids and adults..
The different types of metals that it detects are displayed on screen in the way of icons. When it detects something the icon relating to that metal starts to flash and there is audible beep from the speaker built in under the display module.
Ive only used it a couple of times in the farmers field next to the house, and managed to come across an old horseshoe, so hopefully im going to have alot of fun trying to find old coins etc. I would recommend the MT-XR to any beginners like myself.
I’ve always wanted to go metal detecting in my spare time without wanting to spend hundreds, but I also wanted something that would actually work well. After endless time looking at endless models and reviews I plumped for this one.
So here is a point by point review to make your decision as easy and simply as possible !
1) It takes a couple of minutes to put together which is as easy as it gets.
2) it has all the function modes that you need to go looking for old coins and jewellery etc and you can work out exactly how to use it in a matter of minutes. It really is very easy to use. Trust me on this as I find all technology a nightmare to wrok out these days !
It has enough buttons and features that are all accessed by the press of a button. You won’t lose your mind having to go through endless combinations like in some top of the range cars multimedia system !
Once you find something there is a pinpoint button which is really fantastic as it tells you exactly the spot you need to be digging !
3) It is very lightweight and so you can use it for hours on end in great comfort and comes with an option of different length settings and has a lovey foam handle where you grip.
4) You get exactly what you pay for when it comes to how sturdy the machine is !
It is sturdy enough to last for years provided that you take care of it and treat it with care. Some of the fixings are all palstic. So you cannot over tighten things and you cannot throw the machine down to the ground every time you find something and want to start digging. When you put in in the car when you go home or store it away you need to do so away from the kids and you have to make sure that you don’t bang it about or that it keeps falling over in the cupboard as eventually it will break. This is not an industrial machine.
5) The coil and the whole stem of the machine are waterproof but the display area is not. So if you want to take it into a deep stream you can do so with no fear but you cannot use this in the pouring rain.
The display can also be illuminated for use at night which is a great feature often not found even on the more expensive detectors.
6) For what you pay you will never be disappointed with this machine ! I have found so much stuff but have yet to strike it rich !
For the price this really is absolutely everything that you will need to get you going and it won’t be a purchase that you end up thinking, ” I wish I had bought a more expensive machine “. It really works very well indeed and comes with a cracking guarantee !
Eventually if I find anything of value I will buy a really top end machine, but until I do there is absolutely no need for me to even think about doing so as this really does the job very well.
Hope this helps !
I have done my first attempts at finding treasure in my back garden as most people do, and within minutes had my first 3 finds. I honestly couldn’t believe how clear the positioning was and how easy it was to confidently dig a hole certain something was to be found! I went on to notice some perceived false positives throughout a single sweep and started think false positive deltas had crept in and this was the compromise on not spending twice as much on a known unit. However. I was wrong. What in actual fact was going on was the sheer amount of junk under my lawn!! Old nails. Ring pulls, wire fencing, you name it… All manner of junk. Frustratingly I need to dig up all that nonsense before I can be entirely certain the elusive gold coin isn’t being hidden in among all the noise!! I did get a little excited when I used discrimination mode and eliminated the 2 lower categories (iron junk) and got a hit…. Woo hoo…. Ring pull circa ,1980’s… Haha…. Still… Proves that function works….
You know what…. Overall I really have nothing bad to say about this machine at all, although I recommend using headphones with an online volume so you can Lower the amplitude in analogue for comfort. I honestly believe this machine could suffice the needs of most detectorists and hold its own up against much more expensive kit. Well done Dr Otek. Top marks.
I borrowed a cheap-ish detector from my father-in-law and had been using it for a while, before taking the plunge and buying my own. I did a fair amount of research on entry level detectors and I read and watched a number of reviews on this model. What came up, time and again, was how this detector had all the functionality of a detector twice its price, with the built-in features being much more representative of an intermediate level detector.
When it arrived, I was pleasantly shocked by the compact packaging and just how lightweight it was. I put it together within a few minutes – it is very self-explanatory, but there are instructions. I was immediately pleased by the spring-loaded buttons on the stem (think elbow crutches) with enough notches to cater for any height individual.
The size of the coil was good, too, and I prefer the open style of the layout, enabling you to see through the centre part of the coil to help identify the exact spot on the ground of any signal. The detector has four modes: all metal, discriminatory, memory and jewellery. They are well explained in the manual and very easy to operate.
There are three tonal sounds, depending on the signal received back from the metal being detected. This further helps you to discriminate as to whether you will investigate the object further. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack, too, as well as three levels of volume adjustment.
Lastly, and most impressively in my opinion, is the pinpoint function. Once you have detected a target, with a press of a button, you can switch into pinpoint mode. The closer you then get to the target, the more rapid and high pitched the tonal response. Just be aware, the highest and most rapid tone is when the outside of the coil crosses the target, not the centre.
Top product and great value for money.
I have never owned a metal detector before and was debating whether to go for this or the Garrett 250. At the time of looking, the Garrett was retailing at 185, whereas the MT-XR was 130. I understand the MT-XR has previously been as low as 100, so I wondered whether many of the positive reviews considered it good value at this price rather than what I paid.
In the end, I made the decision to purchase the (cheaper) MT-XR because the video reviews I watched suggested it was of similar build & quality to the Garrett 250.
The detector arrived very quickly via Prime. The box was surprisingly compact and lightweight. I have attached a photo of the contents. Assembly only took one pair of hands, no tools and about 10 minutes. The instructions are very easy to follow, although there are some errors in spelling & grammar – I understand it was produced in China and doesn’t seem to have been proof-read, despite appearing to target a mainly American market. I say this because the display, like the Garrett, tells you what type of coin you are likely to have found (all American denominations). The user manual does suggest what these might be if you are detecting English coins.
The user manual covers the various different modes on the detector, what the signals mean, how to discriminate against certain metals, how to use the built in pinpointer etc. I have deducted one star from the product review because the package contained a card detailing information to validate the 2 year warranty. I navigated to the website on the card and the link was broken. My detector is therefore not currently under warranty.
The detector is incredibly lightweight and really easy to swing. I now understand what many reviews meant when they mentioned this. I haven’t used it for hours on end, but I imagine this wouldn’t leave your arm or shoulder feeling sore. The hand grip and support is good and the height of the detector can be adjusted to cater for all sizes (no aching backs!)
The only thing that surprised me with the detector was the number of plastic components. This wasn’t evident in the images of it. The head appears to be plastic, as do many of the sections that you tighten. The main lengths making up the detector are a lightweight metal. As I say, I haven’t owned detectors before so this may be completely normal, particularly for one at the lower end of the price range. Whether this will prove to be durable or not, time will tell.
I tested the detector using various metals including nails, assorted coins and keys. If you do not use headphones, the detector is quite loud, even on the quietest setting. I found the quietest setting when using noise-cancelling headphones to be just fine. The audio jack is the same as you would find on a mobile phone and is just beneath the control unit. The control unit is simple to follow and I understand it has a backlight, although I haven’t found the need to use this yet.
Within about an hour of using the detector on a small section of land in the back garden (approximately 6m2), I found a number of items – nothing of value, mind you! The detector was useful in pointing out the type of metal it was likely to be and the approximate depth. The built in pin pointer was very intuitive and helped to find the precise location of the metal. I think I will probably look to get a handheld pinpointer too though – once the hole is dug, it would be far simpler to scan the turf/soil that has been dug out and the hole with the pinpointer rather than reach for the detector again and use the pinpointer function on this.
All in all, I’m very happy with the purchase at this stage. I now just need to gain permissions to use it on some open farms/green spaces, which is proving difficult to attain.
Edit 28/04: The warranty webpage is now working again and I have managed to validate this. I have now used the detector on a slightly larger area of land and found a number of metallic objects including modern coins, kids toys, lead piping and agricultural metal. There were a few instances where signals were strong and repeated. The pinpointer honed in on these and told me there were metals at 2″, 4″ and 6″ depths. I proceeded to dig holes on a few occasions, going as deep as 10″. The detector would then pick up no signal in the hole and no signal of the material removed from the hole. This has led me to question the device and how reliable it is. These aren’t the odd bleeps but repeated signals in the 80s and 90s.
I’d never heard of the Dr Otek brand and had initially disregarded their detectors on the basis of ‘nothing that cheap could be any good’. It wasn’t until I had done more research into the features I wanted in a detector that the MT-XR model came up again. There simply wasn’t anything available in the that price bracket that had similar features. In fact, to find similar features in better known brands such as Garrett or Minelab I’d have to spend almost 3 times as much.
The Dr Otec MT-XR certainly doesn’t disappoint. It appears to be well made and surprisingly sturdy for such a lightweight detector. The notch discrimination and sensitivity work very well and the digital numerical readout (almost unheard of on models in this price range) is very accurate. The screen is easy to read in bright sunshine, and the back-lit display is a great added feature. Having a standard headphone socket keeps things simple (I’ve noticed some more expensive brands use special connectors, so you are limited to what headphones you can use), and the three increment volume control on the device itself is pretty handy if you’re not using a headset. At its highest volume you’d easily hear signals over other sounds on the beach or wherever you are detecting.
I’d highly recommend this model for anyone looking for their first metal detector, and even to those who have been using metal detectors for a while. You don’t need to spend hundreds on a Garrett to get a good, reliable detector.
I’d love to see Dr Otek come out with a protective carry bag for this model, and especially a rain cover for the display panel, but there really is nothing that I could criticise in the detector itself. An added bonus was that when ordering from amazon, we expected delivery to take 7 days, and it arrived within 36 hours! Superb service!
I purchased the DR.TEK Lightweight Metal Detector for Adults after toying with the idea of owning a detector for some years. I have been actively looking, adding to the basket and researching.
I finally took the plunge when I saw this model. It appeared to have everything I was looking for, simplistic, yet effective, light weight and great for beginners. Of course the proof would be in the pudding as they say.
Delivered ahead of schedule, the box arrived. Well packaged and damage free. The detector was checked for parts and assembled. Super easy. A key feature for me was that it should be lightweight. I have a back and arm injury. This model is perfect. No issues at all with carrying or moving it around.
Following the instructions, I did some test sights. The display is really helpful in narrowing down potential finds . These can be eliminated from the display . The display together with the sounds, which are easily told apart really helped know what you might find. I then took it out to my front garden which has a lot less debris in it ( garden currently under construction) and again found it easy to use, with a real air of excitement for potential finds. My daughter found the whole thing quite amusing, but once she gave it a try, she was also hooked. We discovered some coins and a charm from her bracelet, lost a few years ago!
Obviously under current circumstances, this is a really odd time to be buying something like this, but I have not been disappointed. I aim to practise my skills during lockdown with a view to venturing out very soon. I am over the moon!
flooring nails under carpet, but i did expect that, so all in all if you are looking for a decent detector I would definitely recommend this one, and let’s be honest if you have read this far you know you want one,
You never know what’s hiding under our feet you could find a lost bounty or an old ring pull but if you don’t look you will never know.
Will update review as soon as I have been out and put it to the test.
It’s simple and very easy to put together, it was done in a matter of minutes. Requires a battery which was included (nice touch). The instruction booklet is great, easy to follow and printed well. The machine itself is lightweight so you can head out for hours at a time and you won’t feel like you need to keep stopping to give your arms/back a rest.
I have only used in my garden so far due to the good old English weather but the results are impressive.
For me, it needed to be as simple to use as possible and there has been no complaints so far. The settings allow you to search for any kind of metal with high sensitivity and you can choose what kind of metal is being detected.
All feedback so far is positive so would definitely recommend this for people of all ages who fancy trying their hand at metal detecting. In short this metal detector is pretty awesome! I love the design of it. It is very simple to setup and use straight away.
I am new to the hobby so didn’t want to spend a fortune on a setup but didn’t want a cheap and nasty one so I spent a lot of time researching online and on you tube etc before making my purchase and I can truly say I made the right choice, this unit is super light weight and easy to assemble, it’s also very easy to operate and after comparing it to my friends more expensive models I can say with its features and performance I would not have been disappointed if it had cost me twice the price!! All in all I can say that for the price you will not find a better metal detector add to this a 24 month warranty you end up with a no brainer…. Buy one now, awesome bit of kit!
A good buy and well worth the money