Reviews
Reviews reviews, comparisons, and buying guides from Detector Gear HQ.
Minelab Vanquish 340 Review 2026: The $199 Multi-IQ Holdout, and What $50 More Buys in the Vanquish 360
Our Minelab Vanquish 340 review for 2026: $199 at US dealers, Multi-IQ, 3 modes, a 1 m waterproof coil, 4 AA batteries and no pinpoint. Minelab retired the 440 and 540 in January 2026 but still sells the 340. Here's when it beats the $249 Vanquish 360, and when it doesn't.
ReviewsBounty Hunter Tracker IV Review 2026: The $94 Detector, Checked Against Its Own Spec Sheet
Our Bounty Hunter Tracker IV (TK4) review for 2026: $93.99 direct from First Texas, 6.6 kHz, 8-inch waterproof coil, preset ground balance, no target ID and a 2-year warranty (not 5). Where it still makes sense, and when the $110 Quick Draw II is the smarter buy.
ReviewsXP ORX Review 2026: Is XP's Wireless Mid-Tier Machine Worth $599-799?
Our XP ORX review for 2026 — the wireless mid-tier detector that shares the Deus II's coil ecosystem but skips its multi-frequency engine. We check current Kellyco pricing, the single-frequency tradeoff, and a real gap in the remote's waterproofing most buyers miss.
ReviewsFisher F22 Review 2026: Is the $229 Weatherproof Detector Actually Submersible?
Our Fisher F22 review for 2026 — a 7.69 kHz VLF detector at $229 with a submersible coil but a control box one retailer's own spec sheet flags as not waterproof. We check the real specs, the F22 vs Garrett ACE 200 tradeoff, and who should buy it.
ReviewsGarrett AT Gold Review 2026: Is the $639.99 Gold Machine a Beach Detector Too?
Our Garrett AT Gold review for 2026 — an 18 kHz VLF gold detector listed at $639.99 (Tractor Supply), submersible to 10 ft (3 m) like the AT Pro, but with a saltwater warning most buyers miss. We check the real specs, the AT Gold vs AT Pro tradeoff, and who should actually buy it.
ReviewsMinelab GPX 6000 Review 2026: Is the $6,999 Gold Detector Worth It?
Our Minelab GPX 6000 review for 2026 — Minelab's flagship pulse-induction gold detector, listed at $7,799 MSRP but found for roughly $6,999 at MetalDetector.com. We check the real specs, the coil-only waterproofing, and who actually needs this over the Gold Monster 1000.
ReviewsMinelab Gold Monster 1000 Review 2026: Is the $899 Gold Detector Still Worth Buying?
Our Minelab Gold Monster 1000 review for 2026 — a 45 kHz VLF gold detector built to be nearly automatic, priced at $899 at Kellyco while one other retailer lists it as unavailable/discontinued. We check the real specs and the conflicting stock signals.
ReviewsMinelab X-Terra Pro Review 2026: The Minelab You Can Dunk for Under $300
Our Minelab X-Terra Pro review for 2026 — switchable single-frequency detection (not Multi-IQ), a full 5 m (16 ft) IP68 rating, and a 12x9" V12X coil for $289 at US dealers. We check what you actually give up versus a Multi-IQ Minelab.
ReviewsGarrett ACE 200 Review 2026: The $179.95 Detector This Whole Site Keeps Recommending
Our Garrett ACE 200 review for 2026 — a fixed 6.5 kHz frequency, a 6.5"x9" submersible coil, and no pinpoint button for $179.95. We check why this decade-old budget machine still beats every cheap alternative.
ReviewsMinelab Vanquish 560 Review 2026: Is the $399 Multi-Frequency Machine Worth It?
Our Minelab Vanquish 560 review for 2026 — Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency detection, a 5 m (16 ft) full-machine IP68 rating, and built-in wireless audio for $399. We also cover why the 560 replaced the old Vanquish 540, and what changed.
ReviewsMinelab Equinox 800 Review 2026: Discontinued — Is Remaining Stock Still Worth Buying?
The Minelab Equinox 800 ($799-$899 remaining stock) was discontinued alongside the Equinox 600 in 2025. Our 2026 review covers what it gives up vs the current Equinox 900 ($999), and when clearance pricing still makes it worth buying.
ReviewsGarrett ACE 250 Review 2026: Is Garrett's Classic Detector Still Worth $224.99?
Our Garrett ACE 250 review for 2026 — a fixed 7.2 kHz frequency, a 6.5"x9" concentric coil, and a 12-segment graphic Target ID cursor, weighed against the newer ACE 300 ($269.99) to see if the $45 saving is still worth it.
ReviewsXP Deus II Review 2026: Is the WS6 Master Worth $799?
Our XP Deus II review for 2026 — the WS6 Master's 750-gram fully wireless build, FMF multi-frequency engine spanning 49 selectable frequencies, and a coil-only waterproof rating — weighed against the pricier Deus II Remote and the fully submersible Nokta Legend 2.
ReviewsFisher F75 Review 2026: Is First Texas's Relic Machine Still Worth It?
Our Fisher F75 review for 2026 — 13 kHz Digital Shielding Technology, trigger FASTGRAB ground balance, a 2.9 lb build, and up to 80 hours on four AA batteries — weighed against the F75+, F75 LTD, and the fully submersible Nokta/Minelab flagships to see if the 2007 design still holds up.
ReviewsGarrett ACE 300 Review 2026: The $269.99 Detector Everyone Recommends First
Our Garrett ACE 300 review for 2026 — 8 kHz adjustable frequency, a 7"x10" concentric coil, and a 2.8 lb build weighed against the pricier ACE 400 ($357.99) to see whether skipping Iron Audio actually costs you anything.
ReviewsGarrett ACE Apex Review 2026: Garrett's Budget Multi-Frequency Machine, Tested
Our Garrett ACE Apex review for 2026 — Multi-Flex simultaneous multi-frequency, a fully waterproof coil, 175-point auto ground balance, and a ~$429.99 price — weighed against the pricier Vortex VX5 and the cheaper single-frequency ACE 400 to see who it's actually for.
ReviewsGarrett AT Pro Review 2026: Is the 15-Year-Old Relic King Still Worth $549.99?
Our Garrett AT Pro review for 2026 — 15 kHz VLF, 40 levels of iron discrimination, Pro Mode proportional audio, and a fully submersible 10 ft (3 m) build — weighed against the pricier AT Max and the cheaper ACE 400 to see if the field-proven $549.99 all-terrain machine still earns the spot.
ReviewsGarrett AT Max Review 2026: Is Garrett's All-Terrain Flagship Still Worth $680?
Our Garrett AT Max review for 2026 — 13.6 kHz VLF, 17ms Z-Lynk wireless audio, a 10 ft submersible build, and an 8.5"x11" PROformance DD coil — weighed against the cheaper AT Pro and the newer multi-frequency Vortex VX9 to see if the ~$680 flagship still earns the top spot.
ReviewsNokta Simplex Ultra Review 2026: The Best First Detector Under $300?
Our Nokta Simplex Ultra review for 2026 — 11 kHz single frequency, a 99-target ID scale, built-in low-latency Bluetooth, and a full 5 m (16 ft) IP68 submersion rating for $299. Is it still the smartest first detector in the hobby?
ReviewsGarrett ACE 400 Review 2026: Still the Best Dry-Land Park Machine?
Our Garrett ACE 400 review for 2026 — Iron Audio, 10 kHz adjustable frequency, an 8.5"x11" DD coil, and a 2.9 lb build — weighed against the cheaper ACE 300 ($269.99) and the pricier AT Pro ($549.99) to see if the $357.99 park machine still earns its spot.
ReviewsNokta Legend 2 Review 2026: Is Nokta's $999 Flagship Worth the Jump?
Our Nokta Legend 2 review for 2026 — FerroCheck, 99 target IDs, a 6,700 mAh battery, dual LD28/LD21 coils, and IP68 submersion to 5 m — weighed against the discontinued original Legend and the same-price Minelab Equinox 900 to see if the $999 flagship earns it.
ReviewsMinelab Equinox 900 Review 2026: Still the Best All-Around Detector?
Our Minelab Equinox 900 review for 2026 — Multi-IQ multi-frequency, 5 m IP68 waterproofing, dual coils, and 119 target ID segments, weighed against the Equinox 700 ($699) and Manticore ($1,499) to see if the $999 all-rounder still earns its price.
ReviewsMinelab Manticore Review 2026: Is Minelab's Flagship Worth $1,499?
Our Minelab Manticore review for 2026 — Multi-IQ+ power, the 2D target-trace display, 5 m IP68 waterproofing, and battery life, weighed against the Equinox 900 ($999) and XP Deus II Remote package (~$1,299) to see who the extra $500 is actually for.