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Our Top Choice
Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector
Considered a leader in metal detecting technology, Garrett truly can be considered the best in the field.
Light and easy to use. Fast recovery. Extremely versatile. Waterproof. Incredible features. Extremely accurate.
May be considered expensive, but is a worthy investment.
21.5 x 14.8 x 6.2 inches; 3 lbs
LCD Display
8.5” x 11” DD submersible coil
8 - 9 inch depth
6 modes – 3 standard and 3 custom
Best Value
National Geographic Pro Metal Detector
National Geographic is a world-renowned company that’s been around for over a century. Its products are top-notch and will help you explore the world.
Lightweight and compact. Does not require any assembly. Comes with clear instructions. Will provide your child with years of use. Great features for price. Waterproof search coil.
Built mainly for kids. Plastic design isn’t as strong as some would like.
7.5 x 4.5 x 22.5 inches; 2.3 lbs
LCD Display
10-inch waterproof detection coil
10-inch depth
3 detection modes
White’s Spectra V3i Metal Detector
White’s Electronics has been in business for over 50 years and continues to produce top-of-the-line metal detectors that are loved by people across the globe.
Ideal for advanced hunters. Offers a host of great features. Display has an adjustable backlight. Multiple hunting frequencies. Multi-language support.
Pricey, but it’s an incredible investment. Not for beginners.
44 x 9 x 12 inches; 2.7 lbs
HD Color Display
10-inch standard coil
11-inch depth
9 preset hunting modes
Fisher F22 Metal Detector
Fisher is a brand with an incredible history and range of metal detecting products for hobbyists as well as service and security professionals.
Great set of features for price. Lightweight and weatherproof. Impressive processing speed. Detects up to 9 inches deep. Works great for beginner metal detectors.
Little to no ground balance. Won’t work well on smaller pieces of gold.
22 x 8 x 5 inches; 3 lbs
LCD Display
9-inch waterproof searchcoil
9-inch depth
4 modes – pinpoint mode
Bounty Hunter Time Ranger Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter is the brand to go for if you want to know that the metal detector you’re using is top-notch and made with you in mind.
Headphone jack. Lightweight. Easy to hold and use. Fully programmable touchpad. Four-mode operation. Coin depth indicator.
Best for topsoil searches. Not waterproof.
28.5 x 10 x 6.2 inches; 4.9 lbs
Multifunctional LCD display
8-inch open-face searchcoil
9- – 11-inch depth
4 modes – sniff mode