Quest Scuba Tector Pro Underwater Metal Detector

Quest Scuba Tector Pro Overview

The Quest Scuba Tector Pro is a handheld pulse induction (PI) metal detector built to be used underwater. It runs a salt-stable PI circuit, and its sealed housing is rated to 60 m (197 ft). The search head folds on a 180 degree hinge so the detector packs into a dive bag, an OLED display shows battery, mode and sensitivity status, and targets are signaled by sound, vibration, or both. Snorkel mode is for water shallower than 10 m (33 ft) and Dive mode for deeper water. The built-in Li-Po battery runs 10 to 14 hours per charge; the standard Pro comes with a USB-C charging cable, and the Pro with the STP20 coil comes with a magnetic charging cable. The box includes an anchor ring for handheld diving, a rod adaptor for a beach setup, spare O-rings, mounting hardware, a lanyard and a mesh carry pouch.

We list the Scuba Tector Pro in two ways: with the standard narrow open-face head for tight spaces, or with the 8 inch (20 cm) STP20 round coil for wider scanning.

Scuba Tector Pro vs the Original Scuba Tector: Which Should You Buy?

Both are pulse induction detectors for divers. The original Scuba Tector, which we sell as the XPointer Scuba Tector in our Quest pinpointers, is a one-hand probe rated to 60 m (197 ft), with a Snorkeling mode for 0 to 10 m (33 ft), a Dive mode for 10 to 60 m (33 to 197 ft) and beep, vibration or combined alarms. The Scuba Tector Pro has the same 60 m rating and adds a larger, folding search head, the OLED display and the option to mount it on a shaft.

If you recover known drops or want an underwater pinpointer to work beside a larger detector, the original Scuba Tector is enough. If you want to search open bottom on a dive or snorkel, or split time between diving and the beach, we recommend the Scuba Tector Pro.

Quest Scuba Tector Pro, Best For:

• Searching open bottom on a dive or snorkel, with the STP20 round coil for wider sweeps
• Divers who also hunt the beach, using the rod adaptor or the Rod Extension Kit
• Low visibility water, where vibration alerts back up the buzzer

Original Quest Scuba Tector, Best For:

• Recovering a known drop or pinpointing for a larger detector
• The smallest, simplest probe to clip to a dive rig

Key Features That Matter in the Water

Pulse induction is the reason to choose a Scuba Tector for saltwater: a PI circuit is far less affected by salt water and black sand than a VLF circuit, so it runs quieter where many VLF detectors chatter. The two search heads change how you hunt. We recommend the narrow head for working between rocks, around pilings and in crevices, and the STP20 round coil for sweeping sand and silt in a swim area. A mode button sets the alarm type and sensitivity, and Snorkel or Dive mode matches the detector to the depth. Vibration matters most at depth and in murky water, where the buzzer is hard to hear. We recommend clipping the detector to your rig with the anchor ring and lanyard on every dive.

Where the Scuba Tector Pro Works Best and Its Limits

The Scuba Tector Pro is at home on recreational dives, on snorkel hunts, around docks and swim areas and on the beach with the rod adaptor. It is a handheld detector, so even on a shaft it covers less ground per swing than a full-size detector. Depth rating is how deep the housing is sealed for, not how deep it senses a target. For a full-length detector for wading and wet sand, start in our underwater and waterproof metal detectors, compare other PI machines in our pulse induction metal detectors, or add a scoop from our sand scoops and diving tools.

Coils, Rod Kit and Parts That Fit the Scuba Tector Pro

The Quest STP20 waterproof search coil is an 8 inch (20 cm) round coil with its own handle: the Pro's electronics module moves into it, so it fits the Scuba Tector Pro only. The Quest Scuba Tector Pro Rod Extension Kit adds a two-piece shaft, a handle, an armrest with strap and coil hardware, and works with either search head. The Quest Scuba Tector O-ring replacement is the battery cap seal for the original Scuba Tector; whichever model you dive, we recommend checking its O-rings before every dive. The Scuba Tector Pro quick start guide is a free download, and our guide on how to change the Scuba Tector Pro coil walks through the STP20 swap.

Quest Scuba Tector Comparison: Original vs Pro

Both are pulse induction detectors made for diving. Both are rated to 60 m; the differences are search head, display and how far each can be reconfigured.

Our Quest Scuba Tector Pro review covers the detector in the water.

Why Buy the Quest Scuba Tector Pro from Serious Detecting?

• Free Shipping on Orders Over $99: Your Quest Scuba Tector Pro ships at no extra cost across the continental US.
• Authorized Quest Dealer: Showroom in Ypsilanti, Michigan, full manufacturer warranty and product registration support.
• Help Before and After You Buy: Our staff answer setup, coil and Scuba Tector Pro questions by phone or email.