As a metal detectorist myself, I feel that it’s very important to have all the correct information when it comes to buying a detector. Especially when you’re new to the hobby. There are many things to consider and that’s something that you as a user needs to decide. First off, you need to have a budget. Luckily, beginner detectors are usually one of the lowest costing detectors next to kid metal detectors. As a beginner, it’s completely okay with starting with an inexpensive detector and in fact, I recommend it for a couple of reasons. The cheaper detectors tend to be easier to learn how to use and if you’re new to the hobby, it’s a good rule of thumb to not jump in with hundreds and hundreds of dollars unless you know that you are familiar with in the treasure hunting world.
I suggest you consider the following to narrow down what is the best detector for you:
Research the brands out there. – It’s like buying a car. Are you a Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or Toyota person? These are the brands that I recommend.
| Bounty Hunter | Nokta / Makro |
| Minelab Detectors | Fisher Detectors |
| Garrett Detectors | Teknetics Detectors |
| Whites Electronics | Quest Detectors |
Decide what kind of treasure hunting you want to do. Are you a person that wants to go to the beach? Perhaps you want to detect parks looking for rings or jewelry left behind by others before you. You could also search for old ghost towns, old mining claims, or even underwater looking for pirate treasure. I’m going to list some categories to research.
| Treasure Detectors | Underwater Detectors |
| Relic Detectors | Advanced Detectors |
| Coin Detectors | All-Purpose Detectors |
| Beginner Detectors | Gold Detectors |
| Kid Detectors | Beach Detectors |
Now your budget. Only you can decide how much to spend on your new hobby. For beginners, you can buy a new detector for as low as $69 to $500.
Let’s go to the good stuff now, which detector is good for you? The following detectors have been carefully handpicked for beginners in consideration of detectors that are easy to use, have high ratings from other detectorists, and the cost was considered along with brand ratings.
Minelab Vanquish Series – Release Date in 2020
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: 4 Models from $199-$499
Minelab’s new VANQUISH offers uncompromising performance — and it won’t break the bank. Simple yet powerful, it’s perfect for anyone starting out or stepping up their detecting game. With ground-breaking Multi-IQ technology, multiple Find Modes, lightweight collapsible design, and much more this is the detector you’ve been waiting for.
Nokta Simplex +
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: 2 Models from $254 – $340
You cannot afford a high-end detector, but you simply want extreme depth and basic features of a high-end device? Need a waterproof detector at an affordable price? If you said yes to one of the above, SIMPLEX+ is the sole choice that covers it all. We are proud to offer our first entry-level detector, the SIMPLEX+, which makes quality metal detecting available and affordable for all users.
Garrett Ace 300
Coin Hunting, Competition Events, Dry Beach/Fresh Water Hunting
Price: $255
Garrett has placed big features into the ACE 300—Digital Target ID, better detection abilities, a new audio system, and more. For a price that can’t be beaten and features at an unbeatable price! This detector is so powerful with excellent detection depth and easy to use functions.
Whites TREASUREmaster
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: $370
Maximize your treasure hunting at an affordable price with the TREASUREmaster. Unlike the preset ground balance on most comparable metal detectors, TREASUREmaster’s true Automatic Ground Balance adapts to ground conditions as you hunt for increased depth and sensitivity to small targets.
Bounty Hunter Lone Star Pro
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: $199
High-end features in a mid-range detector. The Lone Star Pro comes with an 8″ waterproof concentric coil with LCD display and touch-pad operation. Features include adjustable sensitivity and discrimination, 9 target ID categories, a graphic target depth indicator, and a multiple Notch system. The stem is fully adjustable and includes a locking collar.
Fisher F44 Detector
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: $310
The Ultimate Weatherproof Multi-Purpose Metal Detector. The Fisher F44 Metal Detector is the best model in the Latest F series from Fisher Research Labs. Discover the benefits of unparalleled features at this absolute bargain price. This Fisher model includes a back-lit-display screen making it easier for you to hunt in low light conditions.
Teknetics Delta 4000
Beginner Detector – All-Purpose – Relic & Coin – Ghost Town Hunting
Price: $200
The Delta has multiple Notch capability, one-touch Pinpoint Mode and numerical Target-ID for more precise target identification. It has Discrimination and All Metal Modes and an active on-screen bar graph depth indicator. Easy to use with more features than any other detector in its class. No wonder it’s our best seller!
Minelab X-Terra 705 Gold PackGold Prospecting – Gold Nugget Hunting
Price: $500
The X-TERRA 705 Gold Pack is designed for quick assembly, efficient mobility and features a lightweight, balanced frame allowing you to detect for longer. The small, robust 18.75 kHz Double-D Elliptical coil is perfect for finding small gold nuggets. Find different sized gold at different depths by changing to other 18.75 kHz coil sizes.
Nokta PulseDive Scuba Detector 2-in-1 Set
Scuba – Diving – Relics – Underwater
Price: $161
THE BEST ADDITION TO YOUR DETECTING GEAR! Whether you are a professional diver, a vacationer or simply a detectorist who loves to search both on land and underwater, the PulseDive 2-in-1 Set will be the best addition to your gear this year!
Whites XVenture Kids Detector
Kid Detector – All-Purpose – Relics
Price: $120
Get out there and have a treasure-finding adventure! White’s XVenture metal detector has all the basics you need to make finding hidden treasure fun for the whole family. Whether it’s the ultimate Easter Egg hunt, searching for buried pirate treasure, or just exploring the history of your own back yard, & is perfect for beginners of all ages.
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