Best Metal Detectors for Jewelry Hunting
Sensitive detectors for rings, chains, and small targets. We picked the top 6 detectors for this use case, ranked by our review rating.
Minelab
Manticore
9.4
Technology
Multi-IQ+
Frequencies
Multi (5-40 kHz simultaneous)
Max Depth
12"
Weight
2.96lbs
$1499
XP
Deus II
9.2
Technology
FMF (Fast Multi Frequency)
Frequencies
Multi (4-45 kHz simultaneous + single)
Max Depth
11"
Weight
2.2lbs
$1399
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
Garrett
ACE 400
7.2
Technology
VLF
Frequencies
10 kHz (adjustable)
Max Depth
8"
Weight
2.86lbs
$350
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