White's Metal Detectors
White’s Electronics were one of the giants of the hobby. From a workshop in Oregon they spent seventy years building some of the best-known detectors ever made, machines like the MXT and the Spectra V3i that plenty of serious detectorists swore by. White’s wound down in 2020 and Garrett took on the brand, but the legacy is enormous.
About White's
White’s was founded in 1950 by Kenneth and Olive White in Sweet Home, Oregon, and built its name on high-quality, American-made machines. Over seven decades it produced a string of classics across coin, relic and gold detecting, from the Coinmaster line to the high-end MXT, DFX and Spectra V3i. In June 2020 White’s suspended operations, and that October Garrett acquired the brand’s trademarks, intellectual property and tooling, folding the “Made in the USA” legacy into its own.
Company at a glance
Founded 1950 in Sweet Home, Oregon, by Kenneth and Olive White. American-made throughout its independent life. White’s suspended operations in 2020 and Garrett acquired the brand’s assets later that year, so White’s-badged machines are no longer in production as an independent line.
Best White's Detectors
White’s is a heritage name now, but the machines are still well worth knowing. In our lineup the MXT All Pro is the famous do-it-all, a favourite for relics, coins and even prospecting that earned a near-cult following, and the Spectra V3i was White’s fully featured flagship, with a colour screen and deep customisation. Both are secondhand buys today, and good ones still hold their own.
White's FAQ
Is White’s Electronics still in business?
Not as an independent company. White’s suspended operations in 2020 and Garrett acquired the brand’s assets the same year.
What were White’s detectors known for?
Seventy years of well-built, American-made machines, with the MXT and Spectra V3i among the most respected detectors of their era.
Can you still buy White’s detectors?
New old stock and secondhand machines are still around, and Garrett now holds the brand, but White’s is no longer producing as the independent maker it once was.
