Whether you're a hobbyist or somebody who just loses their wedding ring every time they play a game of volleyball in the backyard with the kids, having around a dependable yet inexpensive metal detector is simply something that you can do with. What puts off most people about purchasing a metal detector is mostly the price.

The equation of price versus dependability was always a hard one for metal detectors' manufacturers to balance.

Despite being available online for as low as $39, the Minelab X-TERRA 305 Metal Detector offers you priceless precision and dependability. In this article we're going to review the product, go through its major strength points, discuss its possible disadvantages, and draw a final conclusion at the end.

Why Buy It?

Availability

The Minelab X-TERRA 305 Metal Detector is available almost everywhere. If you accidentally lost your house key in the backyard and you can find it, you can head to your nearest Walmart to grab one only for $39. It's also available on Amazon, eBay, and many other online stores. The delivery could be in as short as two business days if you're willing to spend an extra four dollars. The Minelab X-TERRA 305 Metal Detector owes a large portion of its popularity to availability.

Ease of Use

The Minelab X-TERRA 305 can be powered by adults and kids alike, despite being so feature-full. The manual is straightforward, easy to read, and getting it to work right out of the box shouldn't take more than just few minutes. The instructions are well-written and simple enough for anybody to follow.

Portability

Besides being easy to use, the device is light and relatively small in size which makes it perfect to drag along on a road trip or for your kids to carry it along and play around with it while in summer camp. It only weights less than one pound and is about six inches in height. It can fit in the back of your car or in your kid's backpack. It's also sturdy and well-made so you don't need to carry the burden of treating it like a breakable item.

Feature-Packed

For a six-inch gadget, the Minelab X-TERRA 305 has many features. The device has two main dials, one that controls power/sensitivity and the other controls target elimination. It is also equipped with a blinker and a beeper. The blinking and beeping will increase in intensity once you get closer to a metal object. The target elimination feature is very handy and can very well help a young user or a seasoned hobbyist. It simply elements specific elements upon your choice. It is useful when you're picking up too many signals at the same time It's a helpful way to narrow down your search to a smaller space.

Features

• Ability to activate and deactivate DST Mode (Digital Shielding Technology) for the ultimate in EMI Suppression.
  
• FA (Fast Process) - Improved Target Separation.
  
• Three new levels of FeTone®: Iron Audio Off, Low or Medium (complements existing "High" setting).
  
• Adjustable Audio Pitch now in the Discrimination Mode.
  
• Embedded Serial Number - Serialization now stored electronically.
  
• Lightest Weight / Best Ergonomics in the Industry.
  
• Powerful Performance Trigger-Actuated Target Pinpointing with Variable Audio Pitch.
  
• Large LCD Screen with 0-99 Numeric Target Identification Display.
  
• Double-Filter Discrimination Modes for Searching in Trashy Areas.
  
• Magnetic Mineralization Bar Graph and Readout.
  
• Trigger-Actuated FASTGRAB™ Ground Balance.
  
• Non-Volatile Memory Saves Settings.
  
• Backlight - For Low Light Hunting Conditions.
  
• Low Operating Cost - Typically 40+ Hours with 4-AA Alkaline Batteries.
  
• Double-D Waterproof Searchcoil.
  
• Rain Cover for Control Housing & Battery Housing Available.
  
• Affordability.
  
• Like mentioned at the beginning of the review, people are usually put off by the prices of metal detectors. The Minelab X-TERRA 305 Metal Detector can be bought for as low as $39 new If this is still not the price you're looking for, you can try landing a better on via Amazon or eBay. For refurbished and used editions of the product, you can pay less than $30.
  
• The price is a real bargain compared to what the device can offer. It's also low enough if you would like to purchase and own more than just one.
  

Possible Disadvantages

This device is relatively short for adults. Although given the fact that this device isn't meant to be your primary metal detecting tools and obviously length had to be sacrificed to enhance portability and efficiency, it should really count against the device. If you take the device as it is, this point doesn't really count as a disadvantage.