Description
The ML100 is Minelab's over-ear Bluetooth headphone, the full-cushion option for the GPX 6000, Equinox 600 and 800, and Vanquish 540. Out on a windy goldfield with a GPX 6000, the difference between on-ear and over-ear is the difference between hearing a faint threshold shift and losing it to the weather.
At a glance: The Minelab ML100 (part 3011-0435) is an over-ear Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphone for the Minelab GPX 6000, Equinox 600 and 800, and Vanquish 540. It runs 15 to 20 hours per charge, weighs 9.5 oz / 270 g, pairs with two devices at once, and includes a locking 3.5 mm wired backup cable.
Why the ML100
Full ear coverage is the working reason to choose it. The cushions surround the ear and shut out wind, brush, and highway noise, which matters most on the quiet, deep targets a GPX 6000 is bought for. Under the cups it runs aptX Low Latency Bluetooth on the CSR8670 chipset, the fast codec Minelab's Bluetooth detectors are tuned for, so target response stays tight to the swing. Like the ML80 it pairs with your detector and your phone at the same time, and its aux cable locks with a quarter turn so wired backup cannot snag loose. Most dealer pages for this model run under a hundred words and one of them still calls the machine a "GPX 600"; the numbers below are Minelab's manual, doc 4901-0398-2.
Specs that matter in the field
| Spec | What it means for your hunt |
|---|---|
| Over-ear, 9.5 oz / 270 g | Blocks wind and outside noise; comfortable through multi-hour goldfield sessions |
| Bluetooth aptX Low Latency (CSR8670) | The codec the GPX 6000 and Equinox 600/800 expect; beep stays with the coil |
| 15-20 hr operating, up to 180 hr standby | Weekend-long hunts on a 3 hr charge |
| Dual-device pairing | Detector plus phone together in remote country |
| Locking 3.5 mm aux cable | Quarter-turn lock; wired mode for a flat battery or non-Bluetooth gear |
Compatibility, stated plainly
Works with: the Minelab GPX 6000, Equinox 600 and 800, and Vanquish 540, plus phones and other standard Bluetooth devices.
| Your detector | ML100 compatible? |
|---|---|
| Equinox 600 | Yes |
| Equinox 800 | Yes |
| Vanquish 540 | Yes |
| GPX 6000 | Yes |
| Phones, tablets, Bluetooth devices | Yes |
| Vanquish 460 / 560 | No, their Bluetooth is LE Audio with the LC3 codec, which the ML100 does not support; use LE Audio headphones such as the ML60 earbuds, or the wired jack |
| Manticore | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| Equinox 700 | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| Equinox 900 | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| X-Terra Pro | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| X-Terra Elite | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| SDC 2300 | No, use the wired ML100 SDC set (part 3011-0417) |
Not compatible with: Equinox 700 or 900, X-Terra Pro or Elite, or the Manticore. Those are not Bluetooth detectors; they take the Minelab ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones. For the SDC 2300, which has no Bluetooth at all, Minelab builds a wired ML100 set with a dedicated SDC connector cable.
What's included
- ML100 Bluetooth headphones
- Detachable locking 3.5 mm aux cable
- USB charging cable
- Instruction manual
Honest limits
The ML100 is not waterproof, and it charges over USB micro-B rather than USB-C, so keep its cable in the kit bag.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Minelab detectors work with the ML100 headphones?
The ML100 works with the Minelab GPX 6000, Equinox 600, Equinox 800, and Vanquish 540. It is a standard Bluetooth headphone with aptX Low Latency, so it also pairs with phones and other Bluetooth devices.
Will the ML100 work with my Equinox 700, Equinox 900, or Manticore?
No. Those detectors use Minelab's proprietary low latency wireless, not Bluetooth. For the Equinox 700/900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, or Manticore, use the Minelab ML85 or ML105 headphones instead. The Vanquish 460 and 560 are different again: their wireless is Bluetooth LE Audio with the LC3 codec, so they need LE Audio headphones such as the ML60 earbuds, or their wired 3.5 mm jack.
What is the difference between the ML100 and the ML80?
Both are Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones for the same detectors. The ML100 is a full over-ear design at 270 g with a locking aux connector, better at blocking wind and outside noise. The ML80 is a lighter 221 g on-ear design that folds flat and adds a microphone with phone call controls.
Does the ML100 work with the SDC 2300?
Not this Bluetooth version; the SDC 2300 has no Bluetooth. Minelab makes a dedicated wired ML100 set for the SDC 2300 (part 3011-0417) with a detachable cable that locks into the SDC's connector.
How long does the ML100 battery last?
Minelab's manual rates it at 15 to 20 hours of operating time and up to 180 hours of standby, with a charge time of about 3 hours over USB micro-B. The included locking 3.5 mm aux cable covers wired use if the battery runs flat.
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