Top 10 Metal Detectors in 2027
The Minelab Equinox 900 ($999.00) is the best metal detector, with the Minelab Manticore ($1,499.00) at #2 and the Nokta Legend 2 at #3. For value, the Nokta Score at an RRP of $379.00 is the pick.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minelab Equinox 900 | $999.00 | One detector for parks, beaches and gold |
| 2 | Minelab Manticore | $1,499.00 | Serious hunters who want the most Minelab has built |
| 3 | Nokta Legend 2 | RRP $1,149.00 | Beach and relic hunters wanting multi-frequency |
| 4 | Nokta Score | RRP $379.00 | The cheapest way into a waterproof multi-frequency detector |
| 5 | Garrett ACE Apex | $384.99 | Wading and coin hunting on a budget |
| 6 | Teknetics T2 | $489.99 | Coin, relic and jewelry hunting in trashy ground |
| 7 | Fisher F44 | $379.00 | Light, easy dry-land hunting |
| 8 | Garrett ACE 400 | $357.99 | Beginners and experienced hunters alike |
| 9 | Fisher Gold Bug 2 | From $799.00 | Prospecting for small gold nuggets |
| 10 | Bounty Hunter Tracker IV | $93.99 | First-timers testing the hobby |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Minelab Equinox 900
The Minelab Equinox 900 is $999.00, weighs 2.8 lbs and is IP68 waterproof to 5 m (16 ft). It pairs Multi-IQ with six single frequencies from 4 to 40 kHz.
Minelab Manticore
The Minelab Manticore is $1,499.00 and 2.9 lb, with 10 custom search modes and IP68 waterproofing to 5 m (16 ft).
Nokta Legend 2
The Nokta Legend 2 lists at an RRP of $1,149.00 and weighs 2.6 lbs. It is IP68 to 5 m (16 ft) with multi-frequency plus 4, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz singles.
Nokta Score
The Nokta Score lists at an RRP of $379.00 and weighs 2.6 lbs. It is IP68 to 5 m (16 ft) with Park, Field and Beach modes.
Garrett ACE Apex
The Garrett ACE Apex is $384.99 with 5, 10, 15 and 20 kHz plus multi-frequency, a fully waterproof 6 x 11 in DD Viper coil and about 15 hours of battery.
Teknetics T2
The Teknetics T2 is $489.99, runs at 13 kHz and has a numeric 1–99 target ID.
Fisher F44
The Fisher F44 is $379.00 and 2.3 lbs, runs at 7.69 kHz and lasts up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
Garrett ACE 400
The Garrett ACE 400 is $357.99 and 2.9 lbs, with an adjustable 10 kHz frequency and an 8.5 x 11 in DD coil.
Fisher Gold Bug 2
The Fisher Gold Bug 2 starts at $799.00, runs at 71 kHz and weighs 2.9 lbs, with up to 35 hours on dual 9V batteries.
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV is $93.99 with an 8-inch waterproof coil, three modes and two 9V batteries.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best metal detector in 2027?
The Minelab Equinox 900, at $999.00: IP68 waterproof to 5 m (16 ft), 2.8 lbs and six single frequencies from 4 to 40 kHz plus Multi-IQ.
What is the best value metal detector?
The Nokta Score, at an RRP of $379.00, is IP68 waterproof to 5 m (16 ft) and weighs 2.6 lbs.
What is the cheapest metal detector on this list?
The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, at $93.99, with an 8-inch waterproof coil and three modes.
Which metal detector is best for gold?
The Fisher Gold Bug 2, from $799.00, operates at 71 kHz.
Listed price (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- Minelab Equinox 900 · usa.minelab.com
- Minelab Manticore · usa.minelab.com
- Nokta Legend 2 · noktadetectors.com
- Nokta Score · noktadetectors.com
- Garrett ACE Apex · garrett.com
- Teknetics T2 · firsttexasproducts.com
- Fisher F44 · firsttexasproducts.com
- Garrett ACE 400 · garrett.com
- Fisher Gold Bug 2 · firsttexasproducts.com
- Bounty Hunter Tracker IV · firsttexasproducts.com
Sources
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