Garrett ACE APEX Metal Detector with 8.5 x 11 Multi-Flex Raider Coil and Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones (Military Discount)

The Garrett ACE APEX metal detector brings simultaneous multi-frequency technology and powerful single-frequency options to an affordable platform designed for coin, jewelry, and relic hunters. Proudly designed, engineered, and made in the USA at Garrett's Garland, Texas facility, the ACE APEX delivers stable performance across mineralized soil, saltwater beaches, and iron-choked park sites where single-frequency machines struggle. This military discount package includes Z-Lynk wireless headphones, an 8.5 x 11 Multi-Flex Raider coil with cover, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 15 hours of runtime. Active or retired military personnel receive 15% off by submitting proof of service.

What's Included with the Garrett ACE APEX

• Garrett ACE APEX metal detector with 8.5 x 11 Multi-Flex Raider DD coil
• MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones (up to six times faster than Bluetooth)
• Raider coil cover to prevent scratching
• Mini-USB charging cable for internal battery
• Instruction manual

Multi-Frequency Performance in Mineralized Ground and Saltwater

The ACE APEX's Multi-Flex technology allows hunters to select from powerful single frequencies or engage simultaneous multi-frequency mode, adapting the detector to ground mineralization conditions ranging from iron-rich Midwest farmland to wet saltwater sand. High-resolution ground balance offers 175 points of resolution, letting the machine track ferrous soil and saltwater interference without losing target depth. The 8.5 x 11 DD-configuration Raider coil delivers coverage and depth on medium-conductivity targets like silver coins, gold rings, and copper relics in challenging environments where VLF machines often false or lose sensitivity.

Parks and Lawns

The ACE APEX's Iron Audio feature helps identify complex iron objects like bottle caps and rusty nails in trashy park sites. The five-tone audible target identification system, paired with large Digital Target ID numbers on the backlit LCD, gives hunters fast target assessment on shallow clad coins and deeper silver dimes masked by iron trash. Six detection modes (Zero, Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom) allow quick adaptation to site conditions, and the 20-pixel notch discrimination with eight pixels of iron resolution lets you reject foil and pull tabs while accepting nickels and gold jewelry.

Beach and Saltwater

The ACE APEX's lower shaft and search coil are fully submersible, while the rainproof control box handles wet conditions on surf beaches and freshwater creeks. Multi-frequency mode stabilizes detection in wet salt sand where single-frequency machines chatter, and the frequency-adjust feature (eight independent frequency shifts per mode, 48 total settings) eliminates electrical interference from power lines and beach lighting. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery eliminates the need to carry spare alkalines on long beach sessions.

Farm Fields and Old Homesteads

Relic hunters working iron-choked homestead sites benefit from the ACE APEX's Iron Volume control, which decreases the volume of iron targets without reducing non-ferrous target volume. The Custom mode allows hunters to notch out specific conductivity ranges, rejecting square nails and wire fragments while accepting brass buttons, silver coins, and lead musket balls. The 8.5 x 11 coil's DD configuration reduces ground mineralization interference in red clay and caliche, maintaining depth on mid-conductivity relics that concentric coils struggle to detect.

Wireless Freedom and Long Runtime for Extended Field Sessions

• Z-Lynk wireless technology eliminates cord snags: built-in wireless transmission (up to six times faster than Bluetooth) pairs with the included MS-3 headphones, freeing hunters from cable tangles in brush and tall grass.
• 15-hour rechargeable battery: the internal lithium-ion battery provides all-day runtime on a single charge, and the mini-USB charging cable allows overnight recharge from a wall adapter or car USB port.
• Lightweight ergonomics for long hunts: at 2.5 lbs, the ACE APEX reduces wrist fatigue during multi-hour sessions, and the well-balanced shaft design keeps the detector stable during long sweeps.
• Backlit LCD for low-light conditions: the backlight allows hunters to read target ID numbers and menu controls at dawn, dusk, or under tree canopy, extending usable hunting hours.
• Proudly manufactured in the USA: engineered, assembled, and field-tested at Garrett's Garland, Texas facility, ensuring rugged reliability and strict American quality control for detectorists hunting across varied American search sites.

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Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: Single or simultaneous multi-frequency (8 channels per mode, 48 total settings)
• Coil: 8.5in x 11in (22cm x 28cm) Multi-Flex Raider DD configuration, fully submersible
• Detection Modes: Zero, Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom, plus electronic pinpoint
• Ground Balance: High-resolution, 175 points (ferrous ground to saltwater)
• Target ID: Digital 0-99 scale, five-tone audio
• Discrimination: 20-pixel notch discrimination (8 pixels iron resolution)
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, approximately 15 hours runtime (mini-USB charging cable included)
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
• Waterproof Rating: Lower shaft and coil fully submersible, control box rainproof
• Wireless Audio: Built-in Z-Lynk (up to 6x faster than Bluetooth), MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones included
• Display: Backlit LCD
• Country of Manufacture: USA (Texas)
• Warranty: Full manufacturer warranty backed directly by Garrett's specialized technical support and service facility in the United States

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Every Garrett ACE APEX ships with an authentic factory serial number and a genuine manufacturer warranty backed directly by Garrett's specialized customer support and technical service facility in the United States. As an authorized Garrett dealer, we guarantee you receive a new-production detector with full warranty coverage, not a gray-market import or refurbished unit misrepresented as new. Our team has field experience with the Garrett ACE APEX metal detector, multi-frequency detecting for every hunt platform across park hunts, beach sessions, and relic sites, and we provide technical support for setup questions, coil compatibility, and firmware updates. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee ensure you receive the best value on your investment. For hunters new to the hobby, our getting started with metal detecting guide covers site selection, swing technique, and target recovery fundamentals.

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