TOP-5 excellent ground metal detectors

Metal detector manufacturer Garrett Electronics Inc. known for its affordable and effective products to a wide range of underground prospecting enthusiasts and professionals. The ground metal detector with the “i” index is aimed at the European market and is equipped with a panel with metric units. The model is distinguished by ease of use, reliability, reliability of search functions and clarity of information display. The device received a convenient S-shaped rod with a rigid collet fastening of the rod, which allows you to adjust its length within 102 - 135 cm and a very durable armrest with an adjustable cuff. It features a 17.8x25.4 cm PROformance concentric elliptical coil, One-Touch LCD control panel, headphone output and built-in speaker with crisp non-ferrous string tone and low iron tone.

The metal detector operates with a low detection frequency of 8 kHz ( adjustable, VLF), a coin detection depth of up to 25 cm and a maximum metal search depth of 80 cm. ID values from 0 to 99. The working panel also displays the depth of the object (8 levels of sensitivity adjustment) and the type of metal. The microprocessor-based Graphic Target Analyzing technology allows you to quickly cut off background ground signals and accurately capture the area of interest. And the additional Pin-Point function provides refined localization of the object when the coil is in a static position above the ground. The model has 5 basic search modes: Zero (search for metals), coins, custom, relics and ignore iron debris to find lost jewelry. Together with the device, the box contains 4 AA batteries, complete Garrett Clear Sound Easy Stow headphones with volume control, a protective cover for the search coil and a control unit case. The model belongs to the middle price category and fully meets the expectations of treasure hunters.

One of the world's leading manufacturers of metal detectors, the Australian company Minelab Electronics has earned a good reputation among treasure hunters due to the many innovations, advanced features, reliability and ease of use that distinguish its products. The Minelab X-Terra 705 portable metal detector for underground treasure hunting is a well-balanced device presented in the middle price category. This model will be of particular interest to professional diggers, as well as enthusiastic numismatists and falerists who have decided to move to a new level of replenishment of their collections. The operation of the device is based on proprietary patented technology for transmitting a digital single-frequency signal VFLEX, providing high sensitivity and stability of the search.

The model is made in a classic design with a composite telescopic rod (122 - 142 cm), a movable armrest with 4 fixed positions and a control unit with a backlit LCD display 76x37 cm in size. The main modes of operation are designed to search for coins and treasures, as well as to conduct geological exploration. The discrimination scale consists of 28 segments, including 4 segments for iron and 24 for non-ferrous metals. To adjust the discrimination scale, 4 built-in factory templates are provided, as well as the possibility of a general search for all metals. The device has 2 modes of precise target designation (Pin-Point), determining the depth of the target, setting the ground balance ( manual and auto), detuning from external interference, adjusting the volume of the speaker signal and headphones. The device has a built-in memory that retains the settings even if the batteries are removed from the control unit.

The detector is supplied as standard with a round concentric coil Ø 22.8 cm and an operating frequency of 7.5 kHz, which is optimal for finding universal targets in the ground and on the beach. In addition, similar or DD coils (optional) for 3, 7.5 and 18.75 kHz can be installed here, the frequency response of which is automatically recognized by the control unit of the device. At the same time, concentric-type coils of similar size identify finds more accurately, and Double-D-type coils better separate targets. Regardless of type, all compatible coils are specially designed and calibrated to work effectively with the instrument. The device is powered by 4 AA batteries of any type with a voltage of 1.2 or 1.5 V, which allows you to use both conventional batteries and rechargeable batteries.

The Garrett ACE Apex multifunctional metal detector is the top model of the popular ICQ series (popular name), which stands out for its advanced technical capabilities. The 15.2x27.9 cm elliptical shaped broadband Double-D Viper coil has a low electrical impedance. It is in good agreement with the Multi-Flex multi-frequency target detection technology and makes the metal detector a universal tool for searching for coins and rare artifacts not only in the ground, but also on the beach and even in shallow water. The device can operate on 4 fixed frequencies (5, 10, 15 and 20 kHz), as well as on 2 multi-frequency search modes in soil and salt water. Since there are 8 independent channels (frequency shifts) for each frequency, the user gets 48 different frequency settings, allowing you to work without problems near sources of electrical and magnetic interference.

The model has a nice design with a curved handle and armrest. A large control box with a digital display is fixed under the waterproof rubberized handle, on which you can select one of 6 search modes using the buttons: all metals, coins, US coins, relics, jewelry and custom. Cam detents keep the boom rigid from 102 cm to 135 cm. The unit has 175 ground balance settings, a 20-segment discriminator, and a hybrid audio system with speakers and a headphone output jack. The Digital Target ID displays values from 0 to 99 accompanied by one of 5 volume-adjustable tones, including Apex Hybrid Audio. The user can adjust the sensitivity of the device and an additional Pin-Point target designation mode, which provides clarification of the location of the search object.

The device is powered by a built-in branded Li-Ion battery, the capacity of which is enough for 15 hours of operation. The battery is charged via a micro USB cable that comes with the device, and the amount of residual charge is displayed by an indicator on the screen. In addition to the metal detector as standard, you can find a model with Garrett ACE Apex MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones, which will make search work more comfortable.

The Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack handheld ground metal detector is the flagship model of the Vanquish family, which stands out for its maximum configuration. Together with the device, the box contains 2 elliptical Double-D coils(the so-called "sniper" V8 with dimensions of 12.7x20.3 cm and a large V12 with dimensions of 22.3x30.5 cm) and ML 80 Wirless Headphones, which are connected via the built-in Bluetooth module. But the main feature of the model is the multi-frequency operation of the device using the original Multi-IQ technology. The device received 4 main search modes: coins, jewelry, relics and custom (with saving settings), as well as a wide search function for all metal objects. Multi-frequency search with automatic 19-level noise reduction allows you to comfortably work with a metal detector in the field, park, on the wet sand of the beach and even in salt water.

The metal detector has 25 segments of discrimination, a large scale of target identifiers from -9 to 40, 5 target tones and a 5-level depth gauge. The device allows you to adjust the search sensitivity and sound volume (10 levels each), set the iron indication value (low or high level), activate the pinpoint function, and also turn on the red backlight of the monochrome display at dusk. It is worth noting as a drawback the lack of a ground balance function, which is available by default in other products of this class. A convenient telescopic rod makes it possible to adjust the length to your height (maximum length 145 cm), and the folding design of the “butt” with an armrest allows you to reduce the linear size of the device to 76 cm for compact storage and transportation. The metal detector comes with 4 rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, a strap for the armrest, a rain cover for the control unit and a protective cover for the V12 coil. The model can work stably in a wide temperature range from -10 °C to 40 °C, which allows you to use the device almost all year round, regardless of weather conditions.

The French XP Deus X35 28 WS4 ground metal detector is currently one of the most popular tools for the field search for coins, historical relics and treasures. The device stands out among professional metal detectors with advanced features and ease of use. This is a completely wireless model, in which all the main elements exchange search data via 2.4 GHz/0.56 mW high-speed digital radio. Multi-frequency signal processing technology (5 fixed values in the range of 4 - 25 kHz) allows you to fine-tune to detect different targets. Thanks to the pre-installed 10 search programs, you can select the working conditions as accurately as possible. In addition to the standard factory programs, the device allows you to save up to 8 of your own user settings.

The device is equipped with a round coil Ø 28 cm with a carbon fiber finish, which can be optionally supplemented with an elliptical DD coil measuring 34x28 cm. Instead of a conventional control unit, a compact removable remote control and complete WS4 wireless headphones with a display and settings buttons are used here. In principle, this model works fine without visual control and remote control - all basic settings are available from the headphones. From the headphone control panel, you can adjust the ground balance (manually or automatically), set the sensitivity of the device, set the discrimination of the digital scale (164 values for iron and 90 for non-ferrous metals), as well as set the tone and volume of the signal.

The model turned out to be very light (0.88 kg without remote control) and practical. The comfortable S-handle with armrest extends from the folded state (58 cm) to a maximum length of 130 cm with a telescopic rod in a matter of seconds. The weight distribution of each element is thought out in such a way that during long-term work in the field the hand does not get tired at all. The model is powered by branded Li-Ion batteries, which are recharged via a USB port using a compact charger. Full charging of all power sources is carried out simultaneously and takes no more than 3 hours, and the average battery life of the device from batteries is 15 hours (depending on frequency). The software can be updated via the USB port when connected to a computer. The metal detector is made in France, and its quality is guaranteed by a 5-year warranty.