The right machine depends on your ground and your target.
Start with where you hunt.
Shop trusted brands for coin, relic, beach, gold, and deep target hunting.
French-engineered wireless performance. The XP Deus 2 is the benchmark for lightweight, high-depth detecting.
Multi-frequency technology and unmatched depth. The Equinox 900, Manticore, and Gold Monster 2000 are our top sellers.
Feature-packed at every price point. The Legend 2 and Triple Score offer multi-frequency performance at aggressive prices.
American-made detectors trusted by hunters worldwide, from the Vortex Series and ACE Apex to the legendary AT lineup.
Advanced 3D ground scanners built to locate deep targets, underground structures, and hidden treasures.
American-made and built to last. Trusted for coin and relic hunting for decades. The Gold Bug Provides Easy Manual Controls
Professional deep-seeking detectors and 3D ground scanners built for locating buried targets beyond conventional metal detectors.
Innovative multi-frequency detectors designed for speed, comfort, and reliable performance across every terrain.
Australian-engineered pulse induction detectors delivering exceptional depth and stability in highly mineralized ground.
We swing what we sell. Every detector on this site has been field-tested by our own team in mineralized ground, on beaches, in surf, and at gold camps. When you call, you talk to someone who dug with the machine last weekend.
Authorized U.S. dealer for every brand. Minelab, XP, Nokta, Garrett, Fisher, and AlgoForce, all with the manufacturer's full U.S. warranty and factory support. No gray-market stock, no warranty surprises.
Honest recommendations. Sometimes the right detector for your ground is a $289 Minelab X-TERRA PRO, even when a $1,499 Manticore sits on the shelf next to it. We recommend what fits your sites and budget, not what earns the bigger margin.
Fast, free U.S. shipping. Orders by 2pm ET ship the same business day from our Michigan warehouse. Free over $99 in the lower 48, with no exclusions on detectors, coils, or accessories. Prefer hands-on? Visit the Ypsilanti showroom.
Tough and precise — tools for every task.
Dig deep with confidence using rugged shovels, diggers, and picks built for precision and durability in soil, sand, and rocky terrain.
Unearth treasure faster with durable sand scoops and diving tools designed for beach, shallow-water, and underwater metal detecting adventures.
Zero in faster with reliable pinpointers that cut search time, boost accuracy, and help you recover targets quickly in any terrain.
Find more gold with high-performance prospecting equipment—from pans and sluices to classifiers and crevice tools—recover every flake and nugget.
Everything you need to start detecting with confidence. The Nokta Legend 2 pairs with a premium digger and AccuPOINT pinpointer for a complete, high-performance detecting setup.
Not sure where to start? Read the complete 2026 metal detector guide, the best detectors for beginners, our gold detector guide, and the best beach machines for salt and sand.
The best metal detector for you depends on three things: where you hunt, what you hope to find, and how much soil mineralization you fight. Here is the short version. For the full breakdown, read our 2026 complete buying guide, our beginner guide, or call us at (844) 771-0707 and talk to a detectorist.
Start lightweight, simple, and forgiving in trashy ground. We recommend the Minelab X-TERRA PRO, the Garrett ACE 300, and the Nokta Triple Score. All three give you target ID, depth indication, and tone separation without overwhelming menus. Shop all beginner metal detectors.
Gold-bearing ground is mineralized and unforgiving. You need either pulse induction, like the Minelab GPX 6000 or AlgoForce E1500 Plus, or a high-frequency machine like the Gold Monster 2000 or Fisher Gold Bug Pro. Shop gold detectors.
Match the waterproof rating to how deep you hunt: the Minelab Equinox 900 submerges to 16 feet, the Nokta Legend 2 and Garrett AT MAX to 10 feet, and the XP DEUS II is rated to a full 65 feet for dive work. Shop underwater detectors or beach metal detectors.
You want fast recovery, multi-frequency, and tight target separation. The Minelab Manticore, Nokta Legend 2, and XP DEUS II are the three most-asked-about machines on our support line. Shop coin and relic detectors.
Lightweight, simple controls, real detection depth. The Nokta Midi Hoard is our top pick. Shop kids metal detectors.
Yes. Serious Detecting is an authorized dealer for every brand we sell. Each detector ships with the manufacturer’s full U.S. warranty.
A coin-sized target sits in the 6 to 12 inch range for most consumer VLF detectors, deeper for pulse-induction units in mineralized ground. Read our depth guide.
We ship across the U.S. with free shipping over $99 in the lower 48. For international orders, please contact us at (844) 771-0707 or support@seriousdetecting.com for a custom quote.
Hassle-free returns to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. See our full return policy for details.
Rules vary by state, federal land, and city. Start with our Metal Detecting Laws & Code of Ethics guide before you head out, then check local park district policy.
Visit our Ypsilanti, MI store to handle metal detectors before you buy. Authorized US dealer.
