Ultimate Metal Detecting Comparison Guides: Find the Perfect Detector for Your Adventures

Ultimate Metal Detecting Comparison Guides: Find the Perfect Detector for Your Adventures

Welcome to Serious Detecting’s comprehensive Metal Detecting Comparison Guide, your go-to resource for choosing the best metal detector to match your treasure-hunting goals. Whether you’re an experienced detectorist or just starting, this guide simplifies the decision-making process with expert insights, in-depth comparisons, and a curated collection of our best blog posts.

Let’s dig into the details to help you uncover the perfect metal detector for your adventures!

Why a Comparison Guide Matters

With countless metal detectors on the market, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Questions like Which brand offers the best value?, What features are must-haves for beginners?, and How do different models perform in various terrains? often arise. That’s where our guide comes in.

Our team at Serious Detecting has tested, reviewed, and compared the top models to bring you honest, reliable insights. This page consolidates our findings into one resourceful hub.

 

Product compare tables

Entry-Level Detector Comparison

Product Compare Table
Field name
Minelab VANQUISH 440 Metal Detector
Minelab VANQUISH 440 Metal Detector
4.9'
Sale Price $249.00 Regular Price $389.00
Garrett ACE 300 Metal Detector with 7
Garrett ACE 300 Metal Detector with 7" x 10" Coil
Sale Price $269.99 Regular Price $317.99
Red and black Nokta FINDX Pro metal detector with headphones, charger, carry bag, digging knife, and screen close up
Nokta FINDX Pro Waterproof Metal Detector
Sale Price $229.99 Regular Price $269.99
Fisher F22 Metal Detector
Fisher F22 Metal Detector
Sale Price $229.00 Regular Price $336.15
Vendor Vendor Minelab Vendor Garrett Vendor Nokta Detection Technologies Vendor Fisher
Waterproof
Waterproof Coil
Waterproof Coil
Submersible up to 16 ft (5 m)
Waterproof Coil
Search Modes
Coin, Relic, Jewelry, Custom, All Metal
5 (Plus Pinpoint)
Park, Field, Beach, Jewelry
Jewelry, Coin, Artifact, Custom
Frequency
Multi-IQ
8 kHz, adjustable
15kHz
7.69 kHz
Discrimination
25
Yes
Yes
Yes( Notch and Custom)
Audio Output Options
Built-In Speaker; Wired Headphones Capable
Internal Speaker; Wired Headphone Jack
Built-In Speaker; Bluetooth® wireless audio Capable
Internal Speaker; Wired Headphone Jack
Sensitivity
25
8
30
10
Coil
10" DD Waterproof
7" x 10"
11" DD Waterproof
9" Concentric Waterproof
Battery
4 AA
4 AA
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
2 AA

Mid-Range Detector Comparison

Product Compare Table
Field name
Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack Waterproof Metal Detector
Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack Waterproof Metal Detector
4.3'
Sale Price $569.05 Regular Price $599.00
Garrett AT PRO Metal Detector
Garrett AT PRO Metal Detector
5.0'
Sale Price $549.99 Regular Price $647.99
Nokta Simplex Ultra Waterproof Metal Detector with 11-inch DD Coil, including the detector console, earphones, a user manual, and other accessories.
Nokta Simplex Ultra Waterproof Metal Detector with 11″ DD Coil
Sale Price $299.00 Regular Price $349.00
Fisher F75 Metal Detector with 11
Fisher F75 Metal Detector with 11" DD Waterproof Search Coil
Sale Price $419.00 Regular Price $489.00
Vendor Vendor Minelab Vendor Garrett Vendor Nokta Detection Technologies Vendor Fisher
Waterproof
Waterproof Coil
Submersible up to 10 ft (3 m)
Submersible up to 16 ft (5 m)
Waterproof Coil
Search Modes
Park, Field, Beach, All Metal
Coins, Custom, All Metal
Park, Field, Beach, All Metal
Discrimination, Motion, Static
Frequency
Multi-IQ
15kHz
15kHz
13 kHz
Discrimination
30
40 Iron
Yes
Yes
Audio Output Options
Built-In Speaker; Wired and Wireless Headphones Capable
Built-In Speaker; Wired Headphones Capable
Built-In Speaker; Bluetooth® wireless audio Capable
Built-In Speaker; Wired Headphones Capable
Sensitivity
25
8
30
0-99
Coil
12 " X 9" DD Waterproof
 8.5" x 11" Waterproof
11" DD Waterproof
11" DD Waterproof
Battery
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
4 AA
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
4 AA

High-Range Detector Comparison

Product Compare Table
Field name
Minelab Manticore Metal Detector with Serious Detecting kit that includes a Serious Detecting finds pouch,  detector bag, and hat.  An orange handles digger with holster and a shovel called the Lil' Digger
MINELAB Manticore High Power Metal Detector
Sale Price $1,499.00 Regular Price $2,039.00
Garrett AT MAX Metal Detector
Garrett AT MAX Metal Detector
Sale Price $685.99 Regular Price $807.99
Nokta The Legend SMF Metal Detector w/ LG30 12
Nokta The Legend SMF Metal Detector w/ LG30 12" x 9" Coil
Sale Price $549.00 Regular Price $699.00
XP DEUS II Fast Multi Frequency RC Metal Detector with 11
XP DEUS II Fast Multi Frequency RC Metal Detector with 11" FMF Search Coil
Sale Price $1,299.00 Regular Price $1,410.59
Vendor Vendor Minelab Vendor Garrett Vendor Nokta Detection Technologies Vendor XP Metal Detectors
Waterproof
Submersible up to 16 ft (5 m)
Submersible up to 10 ft (3 m)
Submersible up to 16 ft (5 m)
Waterproof Coil
Search Modes
All Metal, All Terrain, Beach, Goldfield
Coins, Zero Discrim, Custom, All Metal
Park, Field, Beach, All Metal
Discrimination, Motion, Static
Frequency
Multi-IQ+
13kHz
Multi
FMF
Discrimination
100 Conductive / 50 Ferrous
44 Iron
Yes
Adjustable
Audio Output Options
Built-In Loudspeaker; Wired and Wireless Headphones Capable
Built-In Speaker; Wired Headphones Capable
Built-In Speaker; Bluetooth® wireless audio Capable
Built-In Speaker; Wired and Wireless Headphones Capable
Sensitivity
35
8
30
0-99
Coil
11" DD Waterproof
 8.5" x 11" Waterproof
11" DD Waterproof
9" - 11" FMF Wireless Waterproof
Battery
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
4 AA
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable