The Minelab GO-FIND 22, GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 share the same folding frame, 8 kHz VFLEX technology and a coil waterproof to 1 m (3.3 ft). What changes is how much each one tells you about a target. The GO-FIND 22 has two Find modes, two tones and an 8 inch coil. The GO-FIND 44 adds Pinpoint, a third mode and tone, Treasure View LEDs, a backlight, Bluetooth and a 10 inch coil. The GO-FIND 66 adds a fourth mode and tone, a fifth sensitivity level, the Pro App, and a digging shovel and earbuds in the box.
Quick Overview: Key Differences
All three weigh 1.0 to 1.1 kg (2.2 to 2.3 lb), extend to 130.5 cm (51.4 inch), collapse to 55.5 cm (21.9 inch), run on four AA batteries and carry a 2-year Minelab warranty. Each has a 3-level depth indicator that reads shallow, medium or deep. Here is what you gain at each step:
- GO-FIND 22: 8 inch coil, 2 Find modes (Non-Ferrous and All Metal), 2 tones, 3 sensitivity levels
- GO-FIND 44: 10 inch coil, 3 Find modes, 3 tones, 4 sensitivity levels, Pinpoint, Treasure View, backlight, Bluetooth and the GO-FIND app
- GO-FIND 66: 10 inch coil, 4 Find modes, 4 tones, 5 sensitivity levels, everything on the GO-FIND 44, plus the Pro App, a Minelab digging shovel and wired earbuds in the box
Coil Size: 8 Inch or 10 Inch
The GO-FIND 22 has an 8 inch rectangular Monoloop coil, and the GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 have a 10 inch rectangular Monoloop. A wider coil covers a wider strip of ground with every swing, so the 10 inch models get through an open park or a stretch of beach sand faster. Minelab publishes no depth figures for any GO-FIND, so we do not promise extra depth from the larger coil. The coil is hard-wired to the shaft and Minelab lists no optional coils for the series, so choose the coil size you want when you buy.
Find Modes, Tones and Sensitivity
A Find mode accepts or rejects groups of metal objects. The GO-FIND 22 has Non-Ferrous, which ignores iron, and All Metal, which hears every metal target. The GO-FIND 44 adds a Jewelry and Coins mode, and the GO-FIND 66 adds Higher Value Coins on top of that. In a trashy park, the extra modes let you cut more junk signals before you dig.
Tones matter just as much, because you hear them without looking at the screen. The GO-FIND 22 gives a low tone for iron and a high tone for coins and precious metals. The GO-FIND 44 adds a mid tone for low-value metals. The GO-FIND 66 splits the middle into Mid 1 for less valuable metals and Mid 2 for higher-value metals, with a high tone for silver and copper. Sensitivity runs 3 levels on the GO-FIND 22, 4 on the GO-FIND 44 and 5 on the GO-FIND 66. Minelab's advice is to raise sensitivity for more depth and to lower it when the detector gets noisy or gives false signals.
Pinpoint, Treasure View and Backlight
Pinpoint is the biggest practical step from the GO-FIND 22 to the GO-FIND 44. On the GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66, Pinpoint lights the LEDs toward the center as the coil closes in on the target, so you cut a smaller plug and find the target in the hole faster. With a GO-FIND 22, we recommend a handheld pinpointer for the same job. The GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 also add five Treasure View LEDs that light red for iron and green for non-iron, plus a white display and keypad backlight for low light.
Smartphone Integration
The GO-FIND 22 has no Bluetooth. The GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 have Bluetooth 4.0 and work with Minelab's free GO-FIND app, which shows detector information, identifies common coins and records your finds on Google Maps. The GO-FIND 44 comes with the Standard App, and the GO-FIND 66 gets the Pro App free. Our post on the Minelab GO-FIND app covers the app features and the Pro upgrade.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Feature | Minelab GO-FIND 22 | Minelab GO-FIND 44 | Minelab GO-FIND 66 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | VFLEX, single frequency 8 kHz | VFLEX, single frequency 8 kHz | VFLEX, single frequency 8 kHz |
| Find Modes | Non-Ferrous, All Metal | Non-Ferrous, Jewelry and Coins, All Metal | Non-Ferrous, Jewelry and Coins, Higher Value Coins, All Metal |
| Pinpoint | No | Yes | Yes |
| Target ID Display | 4 Find icons, monochrome LCD | 4 Find icons, monochrome LCD, 5 Treasure View LEDs | 4 Find icons, monochrome LCD, 5 Treasure View LEDs |
| Target Tones | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Sensitivity | 3 levels | 4 levels | 5 levels |
| Volume | 5 levels | 5 levels | 5 levels |
| Depth Indicator | 3 levels | 3 levels | 3 levels |
| Display and Keypad Backlight | No | White | White |
| Audio Output | Speaker, 3.5 mm wired | Speaker, 3.5 mm wired, Bluetooth via app | Speaker, 3.5 mm wired, Bluetooth via app |
| Bluetooth and App | No | Bluetooth 4.0, GO-FIND app | Bluetooth 4.0, GO-FIND app and Pro App |
| Coil | 8 inch rectangular Monoloop, hard-wired | 10 inch rectangular Monoloop, hard-wired | 10 inch rectangular Monoloop, hard-wired |
| Waterproof | Coil only, 1 m (3.3 ft) | Coil only, 1 m (3.3 ft) | Coil only, 1 m (3.3 ft) |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) | 1.1 kg (2.3 lb) | 1.1 kg (2.3 lb) |
| Length | 130.5 cm (51.4 inch) extended, 55.5 cm (21.9 inch) collapsed | 130.5 cm (51.4 inch) extended, 55.5 cm (21.9 inch) collapsed | 130.5 cm (51.4 inch) extended, 55.5 cm (21.9 inch) collapsed |
| Batteries | 4 x AA | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| In the Box | 2 camouflage stickers | 2 camouflage stickers | 2 camouflage stickers, Minelab digging shovel, wired earbuds |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Which GO-FIND Should You Choose?
The GO-FIND 22 suits kids and first-time detectorists who want two tones and a depth reading with very little to learn. Plan on a pinpointer to go with it, since the GO-FIND 22 has no Pinpoint.
For most adult beginners we recommend the GO-FIND 44. Pinpoint, the third tone, Treasure View and the 10 inch coil make the most difference in the field, and it works with the GO-FIND app.
Choose the GO-FIND 66 if you want the most settings from day one. The fourth tone, the Higher Value Coins mode and the fifth sensitivity level help you sort targets in busy parks, and the Minelab digging shovel and wired earbuds come in the box.
The GO-FIND 11 sits below the GO-FIND 22 with one tone and no depth indicator. Our GO-FIND beginner review covers all four models and the places where a GO-FIND is the wrong tool.
Beach and Water Detecting
On the GO-FIND 22, GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66, only the coil is waterproof, rated to 1 m (3.3 ft). The control box is not waterproof. That puts wet sand and the water's edge in range, but Minelab's instructions are to keep the handle and control screen out of the water and not to lift the coil higher than the handle when searching in water. The 10 inch coil on the GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 covers beach sand faster. If a GO-FIND gets noisy on wet salt sand, lower the sensitivity. If you plan to wade or hunt in the surf, the VANQUISH 360 is fully waterproof to 5 m (16 ft).
Batteries and Portability
The GO-FIND 22, GO-FIND 44 and GO-FIND 66 all run on four AA batteries. Minelab does not publish a battery life figure for the GO-FIND series, so we recommend keeping a spare set of AAs in your bag.
All three collapse to 55.5 cm (21.9 inch) for travel or storage in small spaces, and at 1.0 to 1.1 kg (2.2 to 2.3 lb) they are light enough for long sessions and for younger detectorists.
Still comparing options? Shop our full range of beginner metal detectors or all Minelab metal detectors, and call or email our staff if you want help choosing.
