{"page":{"id":156090335516,"body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to read this chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach row is one current model and each column one spec, as the manufacturer's specifications and manuals state it. Click a column header that shows sort arrows to sort by that spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetection Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Low Frequency (VLF): one steady frequency. Strong discrimination and high sensitivity to small targets, which suits coins, relics and small gold in mild ground; wet salt sand and heavily mineralized soil are harder for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable Frequency VLF: one frequency at a time, chosen from several. Lower frequencies reach deeper on larger targets; higher ones are more sensitive to small gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Frequency: several frequencies at once, for steadier target ID in salt and mineralized ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulse Induction (PI): short, powerful pulses instead of a steady wave. Handles mineralized ground, black sand and saltwater well, with weaker discrimination, so expect to dig more iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid: multi-frequency operation combined with pulse induction techniques on one detector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\" title=\"Metal Detector Technologies Explained\"\u003emetal detector technologies\u003c\/a\u003e guide goes deeper. Shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/very-low-frequency-vlf-metal-detectors\" title=\"VLF Metal Detectors\"\u003eVLF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/multi-frequency-metal-detectors\" title=\"Multi-Frequency Metal Detectors\"\u003emulti-frequency\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pulse-induction-metal-detectors\" title=\"Pulse Induction Metal Detectors\"\u003epulse induction\u003c\/a\u003e detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Resistance and depth rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully waterproof: the whole detector, control box included, can go underwater to its rated depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof coil only: the coil can go underwater for wet sand and shallow wading, but the control box must stay dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant: rain and splashes are fine; never submerge it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot waterproof: keep it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth rating is how deep the detector (or, on a waterproof coil only model, the coil) is rated to go underwater. It is not how deep the detector finds targets; that depends on target size, soil, coil and settings (see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-deep-do-metal-detectors-go\" title=\"How Deep Do Metal Detectors Go\"\u003ehow deep do metal detectors go\u003c\/a\u003e). Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof-metal-detectors\" title=\"Waterproof Metal Detectors\"\u003ewaterproof metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice shows as a range, such as $400 to $1,000, so the chart stays accurate when prices change with promotions. Click a range to see every detector in it; each model's collection page shows current prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot listed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Not listed\" means that spec is not in our data for that model, not that the detector lacks the feature. The chart fills in as we add specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparing up to three models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up to three models to line them up spec by spec. A short summary states in plain sentences where they differ, such as technology, water rating or price range. It reports facts only and never ranks the models or names a winner. Turn on \"Show differences only\" to hide the rows where they match.\u003c\/p\u003e","created_at":"2026-11-03T09:53:43-05:00","published_at":"2026-11-03T10:22:45-05:00","updated_at":"2026-11-03T14:42:21-05:00","handle":"metal-detector-comparison-chart","title":"Metal Detector Comparison Chart"}}