Rank #3 in Best Metal Detectors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Coil Spec That Says 12cm
DR.ÖTEK MTXR Metal Detector for Adults, 5 Modes, 10in Coil
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DR.ÖTEK MTXR is the third pick in this guide to the best metal detectors, at £85.99, with a 4.5 rating from 9,252 ratings. It is also the listing where the headline numbers survive contact with the specification table: the title advertises a 10in coil and the spec table lists the search coil size as 25 Centimetres — 10 inches is 25.4cm, so both figures describe the same coil rather than two competing claims. The bullets promise five detection modes and the table says Number of Programs: 5. The 4.5 rating is also consistent with its own breakdown of 100 ratings: 73 five-star, 16 four-star, 5 three-star, 2 two-star and 4 one-star average 4.52, which rounds to the figure displayed.
One figure is a centimetre loose. The bullets describe an adjustable stem of 108–136cm, while the specification's Extended Length reads 135 Centimetres. That is the size of the gap here — not the 2.5x spread this guide flags on other listings. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing itself, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 9,252 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £85.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 9,252 ratings |
| Search coil size | 25 Centimetres, the same coil the title calls 10in |
| Number of programs | 5 |
| Battery | Batteries required: Yes; average life 12 hours |
| Extended length | 135 Centimetres; bullets state 108–136cm adjustable |
| Item weight | 907 g |
| Model number | MTXR |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“It is a great piece of kit. It comes with a storage bag, digger trowel and battery. I found treasure on my very first go!”
Verified purchase“Just been out to test this and can report for the price it is fantastic, I went with a friend who has a much more expensive detector and this one found everything his did at a third or the price! If you are thinking or giving detecting a go this is a good one to start with, Easy to set up and simple to use, also the trowel thingy it came with is brilliant as well.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Metal Detectors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Coil Spec That Says 12cm.
Questions people ask
How big is the search coil on the DR.ÖTEK MTXR?
The title calls it a 10in coil and the specification table gives the search coil size as 25 Centimetres. Ten inches converts to 25.4cm, so the two figures describe the same coil.
How many detection modes does the DR.ÖTEK MTXR have?
Five: All Metal, Discrimination, Memory, Jewellery and Pinpoint. The specification table lists Number of Programs as 5.
Is the coil waterproof?
The listing describes an IP68 waterproof coil that is safe on wet sand, riverbanks and shallow water. It states that the control box is not waterproof and advises lowering sensitivity for seawater.
What comes in the box?
The bullets list noise-reducing headphones, a digging shovel and a portable carry bag. The specification says batteries are required, with a battery average life of 12 hours.
How long is it and how much does it weigh?
Extended Length is listed as 135 Centimetres and the item weight as 907 g. The bullets describe an adjustable stem of 108–136cm.
What is the rating for the DR.ÖTEK MTXR?
4.5 out of 5 from 9,252 ratings. The 100-rating breakdown of 73 five-star, 16 four-star, 5 three-star, 2 two-star and 4 one-star averages 4.52, which rounds to the 4.5 shown.
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