Best Metal Detectors for Beginners
Easy-to-use detectors for getting started. We picked the top 6 detectors for this use case, ranked by our review rating.
Minelab
Equinox 900
9.0
Technology
Multi-IQ
Frequencies
Multi (4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz)
Max Depth
12"
Weight
2.8lbs
$899
Nokta
The Legend
8.7
Technology
SMF (Simultaneous Multi-Frequency)
Frequencies
Multi (4, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz)
Max Depth
11"
Weight
2.87lbs
$499
Nokta
Simplex+
8.5
Technology
VLF
Frequencies
12 kHz
Max Depth
9"
Weight
2.6lbs
$269
Minelab
X-Terra Pro
7.9
Technology
Pro-Switch (Single Frequency Selectable)
Frequencies
5, 8, 10, 15 kHz (selectable)
Max Depth
10"
Weight
2.9lbs
$399
Garrett
AT Pro
7.8
Technology
VLF
Frequencies
15 kHz
Max Depth
10"
Weight
3.03lbs
$550
Garrett
ACE 400
7.2
Technology
VLF
Frequencies
10 kHz (adjustable)
Max Depth
8"
Weight
2.86lbs
$350
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