Garrett ACE APEX Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones, Military Discount

Reserved for U.S. military: active and retired service members save 15% on the Garrett ACE Apex with the 6" x 11" DD Viper coil through this listing. Include proof of service (military ID or DD-214) with your order.

The Garrett ACE APEX is a simultaneous multi-frequency metal detector that offers single-frequency and multi-frequency operation across eight independent frequency channels per mode, delivering 48 total frequency settings for coin, relic, and jewelry hunting in mineralized soil, saltwater beaches, and trashy urban sites. Active and retired military personnel receive a 15% discount on this package, which includes Garrett's MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones (up to six times faster than Bluetooth), a Viper coil cover for the 6" x 11" DD search coil, and a mini-USB charging cable for the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. We've hunted iron-choked homesteads and wet sand with the APEX platform, and the frequency flexibility lets you shift from single-frequency cherry-picking to simultaneous multi-frequency stability when ground conditions change mid-hunt.

What's Included with the Garrett ACE APEX

• Garrett ACE APEX metal detector with 6" x 11" Viper Multi-Flex DD search coil
• MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones
• Viper coil cover
• Mini-USB charging cable
• 3-year manufacturer warranty

Multi-Flex Frequency Performance Across Mineralized Ground and Saltwater

Parks and Trashy Urban Sites

The APEX's five-tone audio system and 20-pixel notch discrimination (eight pixels dedicated to iron) let you isolate silver and copper targets in aluminum-heavy tot lots and pull-tab zones. Iron Audio helps identify complex ferrous shapes like rusty bottle caps before you dig, and the Custom mode stores your notch settings across sessions. The 6" x 11" Viper coil balances depth and target separation in high-trash environments, and the backlit LCD lets you read target IDs and discrimination pixels in low light under playground equipment or evening hunts.

• Best for: Coin shooters and jewelry hunters working public parks, schoolyards, and fairgrounds with dense aluminum and ferrous trash.
• Less ideal for: Deep relic hunting in open farm fields where a larger coil would cover more ground per sweep.

Beach and Saltwater Conditions

The APEX's high-resolution ground balance (175 points, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater) and simultaneous multi-frequency mode stabilize target signals in wet sand and surf zones where single-frequency detectors chatter. The lower shaft and search coil are fully submersible, and the rainproof control box handles splash and mist. We've run the APEX in knee-deep Gulf Coast surf and Arizona caliche, and the frequency-shift options (eight channels per frequency) let you eliminate electrical interference from beach lighting or nearby detectors without losing depth.

Relic Hunting in Mineralized Soil

Hot rocks and iron-rich clay soils that false on fixed-frequency machines quiet down when you engage the APEX's simultaneous multi-frequency mode and dial in the ground balance. The Zero mode (all-metal, no discrimination) is our go-to for deep relics in farm fields and old homesteads, and the Iron Volume control lets you hear ferrous targets at reduced volume so you can track iron scatter patterns without the audio fatigue. The detector weighs 2.5 lbs and balances well for long field walks, and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers approximately 15 hours of runtime depending on settings and backlight use.

• Best for: Relic hunters working Civil War camps, colonial sites, and ghost towns with variable mineralization and deep iron contamination.
• Less ideal for: Extreme-depth cache hunting where a pulse-induction machine would reach targets the APEX's VLF circuitry can't see.

Wireless Freedom and Frequency Adaptability for All-Terrain Detecting

• Hunt without cord tangles: built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology transmits audio up to six times faster than Bluetooth, so target tones reach your ears with near-zero latency, critical for fast target recovery in trashy sites and competitive hunts.
• Adapt to any ground condition: choose from powerful single frequencies or simultaneous multi-frequency mode, with eight independent frequency shifts per setting (48 total configurations) to eliminate electrical interference and enhance detection on preferred targets.
• All-day runtime on a single charge: the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of use, and the mini-USB charging cable (included) lets you top up from a car adapter or power bank between sessions.
• Pinpoint and discriminate with precision: 20 pixels of notch discrimination (eight dedicated to iron) and large digital target ID numbers on the backlit LCD help you decide what to dig before you break ground, saving time in high-trash environments.
• Proudly manufactured in the USA: tuned for the mineralized soils detectorists hunt across American search sites, from iron-choked homesteads to harsh coastal beaches.

Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: Multi-Flex multi-frequency (simultaneous) and single-frequency modes, 8 independent frequency shifts per mode (48 total settings)
• Search Coil: 6" x 11" Viper Multi-Flex DD-configuration coil (submersible)
• Detection Modes: Zero (all-metal), Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom, plus Pinpoint
• Audio System: Five-tone target identification, Iron Audio for complex ferrous objects, adjustable iron volume
• Ground Balance: High-resolution ground balance with 175 points of resolution (ferrous ground to saltwater)
• Discrimination: 20 pixels of notch discrimination (8 pixels dedicated to iron)
• Display: Backlit LCD with large digital target ID numbers
• Wireless: Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology (up to 6x faster than Bluetooth)
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, approximately 15 hours runtime (setting-dependent), mini-USB charging cable included
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
• Waterproof Rating: Rainproof control box, fully submersible lower shaft and search coil
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Warranty: 3-year manufacturer warranty

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Every Garrett ACE APEX ships with an authentic factory serial number and a genuine 3-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Garrett's specialized customer support and technical service facility in the United States. We are an authorized Garrett dealer, and our team has field-tested the Garrett ACE APEX metal detector 6 x 11" Viper coil and headphones platform in mineralized desert soil and Gulf Coast wet sand, so we can answer setup and tuning questions from real hunt experience. Active and retired military personnel qualify for a 15% discount on this package (provide a driver's license designating Veteran or a certificate showing branch of service and your name to support@seriousdetecting.com or text to 844-771-0707; we do not accept DD-214 forms). All orders ship free, and we offer a 30-day return window and price-match guarantee if you find a lower advertised price from another authorized dealer.

Not eligible for the military discount? Shop the standard Garrett ACE Apex with Z-Lynk Headphones.