Metal Detector Reviews

Straightforward reviews covering features, value, and who each product is best for.

Garrett Ace 400i Review: Who It Fits

The Garrett Ace 400i is worth buying for coin hunting and light relic work, but it loses to the Minelab Vanquish 340 and Nokta Simplex Ultra as soon as the.

Garrett Ace 400 Review: Who It Fits

The Garrett ACE 400 is a smart beginner buy if you want a straightforward Garrett detector with enough target ID feedback to learn.

Garrett Ace 300 Review: Who It Fits

The Garrett Ace 300 is the better buy than the Ace 200 for park and yard hunting, but it does not close the gap to a Minelab Vanquish 340 in messy ground.

Minelab Vanquish 440 Review: Who It Fits

The Minelab Vanquish 440 is the better relic hunting buy than a basic single frequency detector like the Garrett ACE 300, but the Vanquish 540 is the.

Minelab Manticore Review: Who It Fits

The Minelab Manticore is one of the strongest all purpose detectors for trash heavy sites and wet ground, but the Equinox 900 gives a simpler path to the.

Fisher F44 Metal Detector Review

The Fisher F44 Metal Detector is a practical midrange detector for dry land coin, jewelry, and casual relic hunting, but it stops being the best choice once.

Gold Monster 1000 Review: Who It Fits

The Gold Monster 1000 is Minelab's 45 kHz gold detector, and that focus makes it a stronger buy for small nuggets than a general-purpose detector.

Fisher F22 Metal Detector Review

The Fisher F22 Metal Detector is a smart beginner buy for dry land coin and jewelry hunting, because it gives you target ID and weatherproof construction.

Garrett Ace 300i Review

The Garrett Ace 300i is a sensible first serious detector for dry ground coin and relic hunters, and it makes more sense than the simpler Ace 200 when you.