The parameters of modern detectors

The parameters of modern detectors
- Bounty Hunter Land Ranger
- Bounty Hunter Land Star
- Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II
- Bounty Hunter BUD220 Select
- Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
- Chronos VLF Discriminating Metal Detector
- Compass X-200 Challenger
- Compass Scanner Coin Pro II
- Compass Judge 6 Discriminator
- CScope 1220XD
- CScope R1
- CScope VLF-TR 1200B
- CScope 550
- CScope 2MX
- discovery
- Discovery Treasure Baron
- Fieldmaster FX 200
- Fisher 1225
- Fisher 1266-X
- Fisher 1266
- Fisher Aquanaut 1280-X
- Fisher Cz 7 Quick Silver
- Garrett ADS7
- Garrett ADS
- Garrett MH7X
- Garrett CX
- Garrett CXII
- Garrett GTA 1000 Power Master
- Garrett GTA 1000 Ultra
- Garrett GTI 2000
- Garrett GTI 2500
- Garrett ACE 150
- Garrett ACE 250
- Garrett Freedom 1 Coincommander
- HS-3 (produced by H. Smętkowski)
- Pulse Star I homemade
- Jonny Van Norden VXR 3003
- Micront 3001
- Micront 4003
- Minelab Tribune
- Minelab Sovereign XS
- Minelab Sovereign XS2a PRO
- Minelab SD 2200D
- Minelab Explorer XS
- Minelab Musketeer XS Pro
- PI (prod. Nowak-Myszkow)
- PI another model (produced by Nowak-Myszków)
- PI “folding”
- Homemade PI
- LIS-2 production – Water Meter Plant”
- Rambo-Armand
- Rimatron Viking 8MX Series II
- Rimatron Viking 6DX II
- Tesoro Amigo II
- Tesoro Laser B3
- Tesoro Silver Saber
- Tesoro Cutlass II
- Tesoro Stingray
- White’s 3900
- White’s 5500D Series 3
- White’s 5900/Di Pro SL
- White’s 6000 Di Pro Plus
- White’s 6000D
- White’s 6000Di
- White’s Quantum XT
- White’s Spectrum XLT
- White’s Eagle II SL
- Whites BC4
- White’s Coinmaster Model V
- White’s Classic II
- White’s Classic III
- Wilson Relic & Coin IV
- W-3-P sapper detector
- XinG Yang 3003
- XinG Jang 63-3005
- XinG Jang 63-3006
- Performance Chart for $25 (Air test and Ground test)
- COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
This page is intended to present the parameters of modern detectors. I invite you to cooperate in creating its content. I suggest adopting the following metal detector testing methodology :
- we carry out tests in the air, the so-called “air test” (I will also be happy to post tests in the ground on the website, they are more practical, but it is difficult to compare detectors on their basis due to the differences in the conditions for conducting such tests resulting, for example, from ground mineralization).
- as a test object, please accept US coins (available in exchange offices): 1 cent ($1), 5 cents ($5), 10 cents-Dime ($10), 25 cents-Quater ($25). This will enable a later comparison with manufacturers’ tests, usually based on these coins.
Note: the size of these coins is not in the order of denomination, so:
the largest coin is the 25 cent coin (dia. 2.4 cm), then the 5 cent coin (dia. 2.1 cm), then the 1 cent coin (dia. 1.9 cm) and 10 cents (dia. 1.8 cm) - tests are performed separately for the All Metal mode and work in the discrimination mode (of course, if the detector has discrimination)
- in discrimination mode settings should be set to accept all metals (zero discrimination)
- the sensitivity of the detector is set to the maximum (we do not test the factory settings) at which you can work without signal interference.
- if possible, we test with headphones
- if the detector has more coils, tests for each of them will be indicated (please specify the diameter of the tested coil)
- we make two measurements for each operating mode:
1. we check the maximum range (the detector generates any signal indicating the existence of the object)
2. we check the maximum range at which the detector correctly identifies the object (type of metal) if it has such a function - test results (range for each mode and coil diameter are given in centimeters):
The results of tests carried out in accordance with the above assumptions, sent to my e-mail address: wwwdark(insert @)interia.pl Darek will be presented on this website.
Garrett
– Grand Master Hunter CX
Coil | 4.5 in (11.3 cm) | 8.5 in (21.4 cm) | 10″*(25.2cm) | 12.5 in (31.5 cm) | ||||||||||||
mode | discreet | all met | discreet | all met | discreet | all met | discreet | all met | ||||||||
measurement | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID |
$1 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 33 | 19 |
$5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 16 |
$10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 16 | thirty | 19 |
$25 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 34 | 18 | thirty | 19 | 35 | 19 |
* 10″ Hot Head Coil
Garrett – Grand Master Hunter CXII
Coil | 5*7 inch ellipse | 8.5 in (21.4 cm) | ||||||
mode | discreet | all met | discreet | all met | ||||
measurement | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID | max | ID |
$1 | 13 | 9 plt | 17 | 9 | 14 | 10 plt | 22 | 10 |
$5 | 14 | 8 na | 17 | 9 | 16 | 11 noon | 22 | 7 |
$10 | 16 | 11 noon | 19 | 11 | 19 | 13 no | 20 | 13 |
$25 | 13 | 9 sq | 18 | 10 | 14 | 14 sq | 22 | 12 |
Legend:
plt – pultab; ni – nickel; qa – quarter; ID – object identification (in all metal mode, CXII recognizes the object in the same way as in discrimination, the difference is only in the distance from the object)
Comparison with others..
Garrett GTI 2000
Coil | 9.5″ (24cm) | 12.5″ (31.5cm) | 10″x14″(DD) | |||
mode | discreet | all met | discreet | all met | discreet | all met |
$1 | 26 cm | 37 cm | 32 cm | 38 cm | 22 cm | 30 cm |
$5 | 30 cm | 36 cm | 29 cm | 35 cm | 19 cm | 32 cm |
$10 | 29 cm | 33 cm | 29 cm | 30 cm | 20 cm | 32 cm |
$25 | 35 cm | 36 cm | 30 cm | 37 cm | 20 cm | 34 cm |
Test Author’s Notes :
Discrimination set to zero. For the standard 9.5″ coil, the sensitivity is 10 (on a scale of 12).
The 12.5″ coil (No Imaging) without visualization, full construction.
The 12.5″ Imaging coil (with target visualization) does not differ in “performance” compared to the Noimaging coil. The air test for both coils shows differences within the limits of measurement error, therefore it is not shown in the table as a separate item)
. “Imaging differs in construction, it is openwork (not full) and covered with composite (probably not disassembled). Unfortunately, the target visualization for the GTI2000 model does not work properly. Perhaps this is due to the fact that it is adapted to work with the GTI2500.
The GTI2000 uses this coil to image all targets as a coin-sized object (size B). Other functions (identification, discrimination work properly).
Power DD 10″x14″ is a coil without visualization (No imaging) with an openwork construction, flooded with composite. Designed for work in highly mineralized soil and on beaches.
The test was carried out on headphones with the sensitivity set to 8 (on a scale of 12). In the field, depending on the conditions, it is possible to work at slightly higher settings (9, 10). An increase in sensitivity by one degree translates into an increase in range by about 2 cm.
Garrett GTI 2500
Coil | 9.5″ (24cm) | 5″*10″ (ellipse) | ||
mode | discreet | all met | discreet | all met |
$1 | 27 cm | 37 cm | 21 cm | 22 cm |
$5 | 30 cm | 36 cm | 21 cm | 25 cm |
$10 | 29 cm | 34 cm | 20 cm | 22 cm |
$25 | 35 cm | 36 cm | 22 cm | 27 cm |
Legend: Discrimination set to zero. Sensitivity approx. 80% (10 on a scale of 12) Test without headphones. Coil 5″*10″ (No Imaging Ellipse).
Garrett ACE 150
ACE 150 | Ellipse coil 22×16 cm | |||
measurement | limit range | sure signaling | correct ID | |
$1 | 20 cm | 19 cm | 17 cm | |
$5 | 21 cm | 20 cm | 16 cm | |
$10 | 20 cm | 19 cm | 18 cm | |
$25 | 22 cm | 20 cm | 22 cm |
Maximum sensitivity, All metal dynamic mode, 6.5 inch x 9 inch probe.
Garrett ACE 250
ACE 250 | Ellipse coil 22×16 cm | |||
measurement | limit range | sure signaling | correct ID | |
$1 | 22 cm | 19 cm | 16 cm | |
$5 | 22 cm | 20 cm | 17 cm | |
$10 | 21 cm | 20 cm | 16 cm | |
$25 | 24 cm | 22 cm | 18 cm |
Garrett ADS
Coil | 7″ | 12.5″ |
$1 | 20 | 28 |
$5 | 19 | 25 |
$10 | 19 | 28 |
$25 | 21 | 31 |
Garrett – Master Hunter ADS7
Coil | 18.2cm | 34.5 cm | ||
mode | discreet | Gnd Bal | discreet | Gnd Bal |
$1 | 17 | 19 | – | – |
$10 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 26 |
$25 | 20 | 21 | 32 | 32 |
$0.5 | 22 | 20 | 35 | 35 |
$1 | 26 | 23 | 38 | 36 |
Garrett – Master Hunter 7X
Coil | 12.5″(31.5cm) | |
mode | discreet | Gnd Bal |
$1 | – | – |
$10 | 21 | 25 |
$25 | 27 | 28 |
$0.5 | thirty | 31 |
$1 | 31 | 32 |
Garrett GTA 1000 Power Master
Object | Coil 8 inch DISC |
$1 | 22 cm |
$5 | 22 cm |
$10 | 20 cm |
$25 | 24 cm |
Garrett GTA 1000 Ultra
Object | 10*5 inch coil | |
Mode | disc | ID |
$1 | 22 cm | 19 cm |
$5 | 21 cm | 17 cm |
$10 | 21 cm | 28 cm |
$25 | 23 cm | 18 cm |
Garrett Freedom 1 Coincommander
Object | coil 7″ | |
Mode | disc | Pinpoint |
$1 | 15 cm | 18 cm |
$5 | 17 cm | 17 cm |
$10 | 15 cm | 19 cm |
$25 | 18 cm | 21 cm |
White’s 3900
Coil | 20 cm | |||
mode | non-motion disc | |||
$1 | 19 cm | |||
$5 | 18 cm | |||
$10 | 17 cm | |||
$25 | 20.5 cm |
White’s 5500D Series3
Coil(20cm) | ||||
mode | GEB NORM | GEB DISC | TR DISC | GEB MAX |
$1 | 13 cm | 19 cm | 25 cm | 23 cm |
$5 | 13 cm | 19 cm | 26 cm | 23 cm |
$10 | 12 cm | 18 cm | 23 cm | 22 cm |
$25 | 14 cm | 18 cm | 27 cm | 25 cm |
White’s 5900/Di Pro SL
Coil | 9.5 inches (24cm) | |||
mode | discreet | all met | ||
measurement | max | ID | max | ID |
$1 | 30 cm | 30 cm | 34 cm | 30 cm |
$5 | 31 cm | 31 cm | 36 cm | 31 cm |
$10 | 28 cm | 28 cm | 30 cm | 28 cm |
$25 | 32 cm | 32 cm | 38 cm | 32 cm |
$1/2 | 37 cm | 37 cm | 42 cm | 37 cm |
$1 | 38 cm | 38 cm | 47 cm | 38 cm |
Test in the air, discrimination on “0”, sensitivity on MAX (100%)
ID – deflection of the indicator (correct identification when the coil moves in one direction)
max – identification of the presence of an object by changing the signal
Detector 5900/Di Pro SL at setting the sensitivity to MAX (100%), it maintains absolutely full stability and correctness of indications. However, you can only work in open areas and outside buildings. When using the detector indoors, it is necessary to set the sensitivity to the “PRESET” position, which completely eliminates the influence of interference from electricity receivers. Then there is a certain loss of general sensitivity.
Since the 5900/Di Pro SL and 6000/Di Pro SL are mounted on the same PCB (5900 vs. 6000, the auto ground balancing components have been removed and replaced with a 10-turn potentiometer), the results of the above tests can be regarded as fully applicable to the White’s 6000/Di Pro SL detector as well.
White’s 6000 Di Pro Plus
Coil | 20 cm | |||
measurement | GEB/NORM | GEB/DISC | TR/DISC | GEB/MAX |
$1 | 23/16 cm | 13/13 cm | 20/16 cm | 30/15 cm |
$5 | 24/14 cm | 14/14 cm | 18/12 cm | 30/15 cm |
$10 | 21/16 cm | 12/12 cm | 20/13 cm | 30/14 cm |
$25 | 24/15 cm | 14/14 cm | 20/16 cm | 35/16 cm |
White’s 6000D (not to be confused with 6000 Di/Pro!)
Coil | ? cm | |||
measurement | GEB/NORM | GEB/DISC | TR/DISC | GEB/MAX |
$1 | 20 cm | 15 cm | 17 cm | 22 cm |
$5 | 19 cm | 14 cm | 18 cm | 23 cm |
$10 | 19 cm | 17 cm | 18 cm | 20 cm |
$25 | 19 cm | 14 cm | 22 cm | 23 cm |
White’s 6000Di probe BM950 – 9.5″ (24cm)
Coil | 9.5″ | |||
measurement | GEB/NORM | GEB/DISC | TR/DISC | GEB/MAX |
$1 | 28 cm | 22 cm | 30 cm | 32 cm |
$5 | 27 cm | 22 cm | 31 cm | 34 cm |
$10 | 26 cm | 20 cm | 29 cm | 32 cm |
$25 | 28 cm | 25 cm | 32 cm | 38 cm |
White’s Eagle II SL 9.5″ probe
Coil | 9.5 inches | |||
mode | discreet | all met | ||
measurement | max | ID | max | |
$1 | 16/21 | 12 | 25/30 | |
$5 | 15/18 | 14 | 26/30 | |
$10 | 17/21 | 16 | 20/25 | |
$25 | 19/21 | 14 | 25/32 |
headphone test, DISC sensitivity 6 (max 7), All metal max sensitivity, preamplifier at minimum, transmit gain switched on for the value after “/”.
White’s Quantum XT
Coil | BM950 (9.5″) | BM1500 (15″) | ||||
mode | all met | discreet | Discrete ID | all met | discreet | Discrete ID |
$1 | 32 cm | 30 cm | 10 cm | 29 cm | 28 cm | 7 cm |
$5 | 27 cm | 23 cm | 11 cm | 30 cm | 28 cm | 8 cm |
$10 | 30 cm | 28 cm | 12 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 8 cm |
$25 | 33 cm | 30 cm | 15 cm | 32 cm | 33 cm | 15 cm |
Noise Reduction Off, All Metal sensitivity 20 (out of 20), Disc sensitivity 12 (out of 20) headphone test.
White’s Spectrum XLT
Coil | 9.5″ (24cm) | |||
measurement | DISC | ALL METAL | ||
$1 | 28 cm | 38 cm | ||
$5 | 25 cm | 33 cm | ||
$10 | 24 cm | 36 cm | ||
$25 | 26 cm | 37 cm |
test without headphones, AC Sens 65 (up to 80), DC Sens 45 (up to 60), Preamp Gain 12 (up to 15), Transmitt Boost On.
Sovereing XS2a PRO:
Coil | 10″ (25cm) | |||
measurement | DISC | ALL METAL | ||
$1 | 26 cm | 33 cm | ||
$5 | 27 cm | 31 cm | ||
$10 | 25 cm | 30 cm | ||
$25 | 29 cm | 34 cm |
the test was carried out in headphones, automatic sensitivity, minimal discrimination, tone identification switched off (fixed), 10-inch coil (DD), at maximum sensitivity, the range is 2-3cm better, but difficult to achieve in field conditions. Advantages: stability, sensitivity, efficiency. Cons: heavy weight, poor balance, no practical pinpoint button.
Simple older model White’s metal detector (Coinmaster model V, no discrimination)
– Whites
Object | 7 inch All Metal coil |
$1 | 14 cm |
$5 | 9 cm |
$25 | 14 cm |
White’s BC4
Coil | 20 cm | |
$1 | 13 cm | |
$5 | 15 cm | |
$10 | 13 cm | |
$25 | 16 cm |
White’s Classic II
Coil | 20.5 cm | |
mode | disc | |
$1 | 18 cm | |
$5 | 17 cm | |
$10 | 17 cm | |
$25 | 18 cm |
detector sensitivity set to max.
White’s Classic III
Coil | 20 cm | |||
mode | discreet | all met | ||
$1 | 16 cm | 22 cm | ||
$5 | 14 cm | 22 cm | ||
$10 | 16 cm | 21 cm | ||
$25 | 20.5 cm | 24 cm |
Fisher 1225 – 10″ probe
Coil | 20 cm | |||
mode | DISC | PINPOINT | ||
$1 | 25 cm | 29 cm | ||
$5 | 25 cm | 28 cm | ||
$10 | 24 cm | 30 cm | ||
$25 | 26 cm | 31 cm |
Wilson Relic & Coin IV
Coil | 20 cm | |||
mode | boost HI | boost normal | ||
$1 | 27 cm | 24 cm | ||
$5 | 27 cm | 25 cm | ||
$10 | 25 cm | 24 cm | ||
$25 | 29 cm | 28 cm |
detector sensitivity set to max. motion disc, test without headphones, no ground compensation.
Simple legacy metal detector Micronta 3001 (no discrimination)
– Micronta (Radio Shack)
Object | 5 inch All Metal coil |
$1 | 10 cm |
$5 | 12 cm |
$25 | 14 cm |
Jonny Van Norden VXR 3003
Object | 9.5 inch All Metal coil |
$1 | 28 cm |
$5 | 26 cm |
$10 | 25 cm |
$25 | 27 cm |
Micronta 4003
Coil | ? cm | |||
measurement | VLF | TR1 | TR2 | |
$1 | 14.5 cm | 13.5 cm | 14.5 cm | |
$5 | 14.5 cm | 15 cm | 15 cm | |
$10 | 13 cm | 13 cm | 14 cm | |
$25 | 16 cm | 17 cm | 17 cm |
Discovery Treasure Baron (Base Module)
Coil | 25 cm | |||
mode | discreet | all met | ||
$1 | 32 cm | 30 cm | ||
$5 | 33 cm | 33 cm | ||
$10 | 31 cm | 26 cm | ||
$25 | 34 cm | 27 cm |
Discovery (Radio Shack)
Coil | 18 cm | ||
mode | discreet | all-metal | ID |
$1 | 12 cm | 21 cm | 7 cm |
CScope 1220 XD
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | meter disc | audio disc | |
$1 | 25 cm | 29 cm |
CScope R1
Coil | 6″(15cm) | 10″(25cm) | ||
mode | discreet | all met | discreet | all met |
$1 | 17 cm | 18 cm | 33 cm | 34 cm |
$5 | 15 cm | 17 cm | 32 cm | 34 cm |
$10 | 14 cm | 15 cm | 30 cm | 32 cm |
$25 | 19 cm | 20 cm | 35 cm | 37 cm |
Notes by the author of the test: tests were carried out in headphones, sensitivity max. 15, motion mode, the first sound signal heard in digital mode and the activation of the radar indicator indicated the correct ID on the identification indicator, when listening to the signal in analog mode, the correct ID appeared on the display after lowering the coil by 1-2 cm.
CScope 2MX
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc* | |
$1 | 22 cm | 20 cm | |
$5 | 23 cm | 22 cm | |
$10 | 21 cm | 20 cm | |
$25 | 24 cm | 23 cm |
Test Author’s Notes : Discrimination enabled on the first disk set to 0,* Discrimination on the second disk disabled.
Comparison with others..
CScope 550
Coil | 10″ (25cm) | |
$1 | 10 cm | |
$5 | 11 cm | |
$10 | 9 cm | |
$25 | 12.5 cm |
Notes by the author of the test: the test was carried out in headphones, listening set to max. before retuning, motion mode. This detector has no discrimination function.
CScope 1200
Coil | 8″ (20cm) | |
$1 | 25 cm | |
$5 | 25 cm | |
$10 | 23 cm | |
$25 | 27 cm |
Rimatron Viking 8 MX Series II
Coil | 21 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | |
$1 | 18 cm | 16 cm | |
$5 | 18 cm | 18 cm | |
$10 | 15 cm | 13 cm | |
$25 | 18 cm | 15 cm |
Rimatron Viking 6DX II
Coil | 21 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc* | |
$1 | 17 cm | 14 cm | |
$10 | 15 cm | 13 cm | |
$25 | 17 cm | 15 cm |
Test author’s comments :
* Discrimination set at 4 out of 10.
Fisher 1266 X
Object | disc | pinpoint |
$1 | 26 cm | 31 cm |
$5 | 23 cm | 30 cm |
$10 | 25 cm | 30 cm |
$25 | 27 cm | 33 cm |
Author’s comments :
10-inch coil, sensitivity about 75% of the normal range, test without headphones.
Fisher 1266
Coil | 8″ standard (20cm) | 10″ spider (25cm) | 11″ Hothead (28cm) |
$1 | 24 cm | 25 cm | 28 cm |
$5 | 23 cm | 23 cm | 27 cm |
$10 | 23 cm | 24 cm | 26 cm |
$25 | 25 cm | 28 cm | 29 cm |
Author’s comments :
Spider probe 10.5 inches, sensitivity on the 2nd range, sense = 60%, volume = 50%, disc = “0”.
Fisher Aquanaut 1280-X
Coil | 10″ (25cm) | |
$1 | 21 cm | |
$5 | 20 cm | |
$10 | 21 cm | |
$25 | 27 cm |
Fisher Cz 7 Quick Silver probe Spider – 10.5″ (26 cm)
Comments of the test author:
The maximum sensitivity was set at which the device maintained sufficient stability. For AUTO and PINPOINT ranges – SENS=8 and for ID – SENS =6 For all ranges VOLUME=6 GROUND BALANCE=5, NOTCH=0,1,1,1,1,1,1
Coil | 10.5″ | |||
measurement | Car | Pinpoint | ID | repeatable ID |
$1 | 23 cm | 26 cm | 28 cm | 21 cm |
$5 | 22 cm | 24 cm | 26 cm | 18 cm |
$10 | 22 cm | 24 cm | 26 cm | 22 cm |
$25 | 26 cm | 27 cm | 28 cm | 24 cm |
$50 | 29 cm | 31 cm | 32 cm | 28 cm |
$1 | 32 cm | 34 cm | 35 cm | 32 cm |
Tesoro Amigo II
Object | 5 inch zero disc motion coil |
$1 | 15.5 cm |
$5 | 16.5 cm |
$10 | 15 cm |
$25 | 17.5 cm |
Tesoro Laser B3
Object | 8″ (22cm) coil |
$1 | 21 cm |
$5 | 21 cm |
$10 | 20 cm |
$25 | 21 cm |
Tesoro Silver Saber
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | pin point | disc | |
$1 | 23 cm | 19 cm | |
$5 | 24 cm | 20 cm | |
$10 | 24 cm | 17 cm | |
$25 | 23 cm | 19 cm |
Test author’s comments :
Tesoro Silver Saber (MAX with 20cm coaxial probe, sensitivity 10, test without headphones, MIN discrimination.
Tesoro Cutlass II
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | disc | all-metal | |
$1 | 22 cm | 22 cm | |
$5 | 23 cm | 25 cm | |
$10 | 19 cm | 20 cm | |
$25 | 21 cm | 23 cm |
Test author’s comments :
Tesoro Cutlass II with a 20cm probe, sensitivity 90%.
Tesoro Stingray (underwater detector)
Coil | 20 cm | |||
measurement | AM | Motion Disc | TR Disc | |
$1 | 22 cm | 18 cm | 21 cm | |
$5 | 24 cm | 22 cm | 21 cm | |
$10 | 20 cm | 19 cm | 19 cm | |
$25 | 22 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm |
W-3-P sapper detector
Object | Coil 14*25cm |
$1 | 15.5 cm |
$5 | 16.5 cm |
$10 | 15 cm |
$25 | 18 cm |
Notes by the author of the test:
This is the limit range, it works stably at ranges about 10% smaller. Coil generator frequency 880-900 kHz. The coil has two turns in a 14×25 cm Al tube.
LIS-2 type BFO detector.
Object | 30 cm coil |
$1 | 18 cm |
$5 | 17 cm |
$10 | 18 cm |
$25 | 21 cm |
Test Author’s Notes :
Production Water Meter Plant. Currently not produced.
Minelab Sovereign XS
Coil | Coinsearch 25 cm | Coinsearch 20 cm | Seasearch 19 cm | |||
mode | all-metal | disc | all-metal | disc | all-metal | disc |
$1 | 31 cm | 24 cm | 26 cm | 18 cm | 21 cm | 20 cm |
$5 | 26 cm | 24 cm | 23 cm | 18 cm | 19 cm | 19 cm |
$10 | 29 cm | 23 cm | 25 cm | 17 cm | 18 cm | 20 cm |
$25 | 31 cm | 28 cm | 26 cm | 17 cm | 23 cm | 25 cm |
Author’s comments :
10 inch coinsearch probe test, detector sensitivity set to 50%.
Minelab Tribune
Coil | 21 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | |
$1 | 23 cm | 21 cm | |
$5 | 22 cm | 20 cm | |
$10 | 22 cm | 20 cm | |
$25 | 23 cm | 22 cm |
Author’s comments :
detector sensitivity set to 7 (max 9).
1c – 28cm 25c – 35cm (quite clear signal, range in the ground).
Minelab SD 2200D
Coil | 28 cm |
mode | all-metal |
$1 | 28 cm |
$5 | – cm |
$10 | – cm |
$25 | 35 cm |
Test author’s comments :
11-inch DD probe. headphone test ,
Minelab Explorer XS
Coil | 10″ | |
mode | disc | |
$1 | 29 cm | |
$5 | 30 cm | |
$10 | 27 cm | |
$25 | 31 cm |
Author’s notes :
Audio1 = Normal, Volume Gain Max
Sensitivity 25 (max32)
Minelab Musketeer XS Pro
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | DISC | POINT | AM |
$1 | 21 cm | 26 cm | 18 cm |
$5 | 21 cm | 26 cm | 17 cm |
$10 | 20 cm | 26 cm | 17 cm |
$25 | 23 cm | 25 cm | 18 cm |
Compass X-200 Challenger
Coil | 29 cm | ||
mode | 6KHz | 14KHz | |
$1 | 32 cm | 35 cm | |
$5 | 30 cm | 31 cm | |
$10 | 32 cm | 34 cm | |
$25 | 38 cm | 40 cm |
Comments of the author of the test:
The detector works optionally in two frequency ranges: 6khz and 14khz. 29 cm (11.5″) coil. No volume control. Zero discrimination test. No longer manufactured.
Compass Scanner Coin Pro II
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | |
$1 | 20 cm | 17 cm | |
$5 | 22 cm | 17 cm | |
$10 | 19 cm | 14 cm | |
$25 | 22 cm | 14 cm |
Author’s comments :
detector sensitivity set to 8 (max 10).
Compass Judge 6 Discriminator
Object | 7 inch coil |
$1 | 23 cm |
$5 | 23 cm |
$10 | 23 cm |
$25 | 27 cm |
Fieldmaster FX 200
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | |
$1 | 20 cm | 16 cm | |
$5 | 19 cm | 15 cm | |
$10 | 19 cm | 16 cm | |
$25 | 20 cm | 18 cm |
Polish PI prod. Nowak-Myszków
Model with 34 cm (13.5 in) coil.
Coil | 34 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 23 cm | |
$5 | 25 cm | |
$10 | 22 cm | |
$25 | 22 cm |
Polish PI prod. Nowak -Myszków
Model with 37 cm (14.7 inch) coil tested after a slight tweaking.
Coil | 37 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 29 cm | |
$5 | 25 cm | |
$10 | 28 cm | |
$25 | 28 cm |
Test author’s comments :
Before retuning about 20% worse.
Polish “folding” PI
Coil | 20 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 10 cm | |
$5 | 8 cm | |
$10 | 5 cm | |
$25 | 11 cm |
PI “home made” – Made in Poland
Coil | 35 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 33 cm | |
$5 | 34 cm | |
$10 | 31 cm | |
$25 | 36 cm |
Pulse Star I homemade – Made in Poland
Coil | 20 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 16 cm | |
$5 | 10 cm | |
$10 | 13 cm | |
$25 | 18 cm |
HS-3 (H. Smętkowski)
Coil | 30 cm | 37 cm |
mode | Disc/All Metal | Disc/All Metal |
$1 | 24 cm | 29 cm |
$5 | 30 cm | 31 cm |
$10 | 29 cm | 33 cm |
$25 | 34 cm | 32 cm |
Author’s comments :
Detector sensitivity set to max. 30 cm (12″) and 37 cm (14.5″) coil, headphone test. Performance in All Metal mode is identical to zero discrimination due to the design of the detector electronics.
Armand “Rambo”
Coil | 40 cm | |
mode | all-metal | |
$1 | 20 cm | |
$5 | 21 cm | |
$10 | 20 cm | |
$25 | 22 cm |
Note – Armand detectors: Rambo and Penetrator are simplifications of the Prospector detector, they differ in the number and type of functions.
Bounty Hunter Land Ranger
Coil | 10″(25cm) | 4″ (10cm) | ||
mode | all met | discreet | all met | discreet |
$1 | 30 cm | 22/15 cm | 19 cm | 13/10 cm |
$5 | 31 cm | 24/18 cm | 21 cm | 11/6 cm |
$10 | 25 cm | 24/19 cm | 18 cm | 10/8 cm |
$25 | 32 cm | 24 cm | 20 cm | 12/10 cm |
Legend: The value after “/” is the range when correctly identified.
Bounty Hunter Land Star
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | Correct ID |
$1 | 21 cm | 14 cm | 11 cm |
$5 | 21 cm | 13 cm | 9 cm |
$10 | 20 cm | 14 cm | 12 cm |
$25 | 24 cm | 16 cm | 13 cm |
Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II
Coil | 20 cm | |
mode | all-metal | Correct ID |
$1 | 19 cm | 11 cm |
$5 | 19 cm | 10 cm |
$10 | 18 cm | 11 cm |
$25 | 20 cm | 13 cm |
Bounty Hunter BUD220 Select
Coil | 20 cm | ||
mode | all-metal | disc | Correct ID |
$1 | 25 cm | 16 cm | 14 cm |
$5 | 19 cm | 17 cm | 13 cm |
$10 | 25 cm | 15 cm | 15 cm |
$25 | 27 cm | 18 cm | 17 cm |
Author’s comments :
headphones test, sensitivity 75%,
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV probe 20cm
Coil | 20 cm |
mode | all-metal |
$1 | 14 cm |
$5 | 15 cm |
$10 | 13 cm |
$25 | 14 cm |
Author’s remarks :
headphone test, max sensitivity,
XinG Jang 3003 probe 15cm
Coil | 15 cm |
mode | all-metal |
$1 | 11 cm |
$5 | 11 cm |
$10 | 11 cm |
$25 | 13 cm |
Author’s comments :
test on headphones, max sensitivity,
inG Jang 63-3005 probe 15cm
Coil | 15 cm |
mode | all-metal |
$1 | 11 cm |
$5 | 11 cm |
$10 | 11 cm |
$25 | 13 cm |
Comments of the author of the test:
test on headphones, max sensitivity,
inG Jang 63-3006 probe 15cm
Coil | 15 cm | |||
measurement | VLF | TR1 | TR2 | |
$1 | 12 cm | 11 cm | 9 cm | |
$5 | 13 cm | 14 cm | 12 cm | |
$10 | 11 cm | 11 cm | 9 cm | |
$25 | 14 cm | 14 cm | 15 cm |
Test author’s comments :
headphone test, max sensitivity,
Chronos VLF Discriminating Metal Detector
Coil | 30 cm | |
mode | disc | |
$1 | 25 cm | |
$5 | 22 cm | |
$10 | 24 cm | |
$25 | 26 cm |
Notes by the author of the test:
headphones test, sensitivity 70%,
Measurements for 25 cents in All Metal mode (test in the air and underground) for detectors:
Garrett (GTI 2000, Treasure Ace 300, GMH CXII, GTAX 1000 );
Whites (Spectrum XLT, 6000 Di Pro ,Quantum XT,Classic SL III,Classic SL II,);
Fisher (1225X, 1235X, 1265X, 1266X, CZ5, CZ20);
Tesoro (Lobo Super Traq, Toltec, Golden Saber, Bandido, Silver Saber, Sidewinter, Cutlass, Amigo);
Discovery (Baron Module base);
Minelab (Sovereign XS, Sovereign XS-2)
all-metal | Measurements for $25 | |||
DETECTOR | COIL | AIR | GROUND | |
Garrett GTI 2000 | 9.5″ | 37 cm | 25 cm | |
Garrett Treasure Ace 300 | 8.5″ | 17 cm | 13 cm | |
Garrett GMH CXII | 8.5″ | 24 cm | 18 cm | |
Garrett GTA X 1000 | 8.5″ | 25 cm | 17 cm | |
White’s Spectrum XLT | 9.5″ Blue Max | 30 cm | 21 cm | |
White’s 6000 Di Pro | 9.5″ Blue Max | 35 cm | 22 cm | |
White’s Quantum XT | 9.5″ Blue Max | 26 cm | 20 cm | |
White’s Classic SL III | 9.5″ Blue Max | 24 cm | 15 cm | |
White’s Classic SL II | 8″ BlueMax | 19 cm | 14 cm | |
Fisher 1225 X | 5″ | 17 cm | 12 cm | |
Fisher 1235 X | 8″ Spider | 21 cm | 16 cm | |
Fisher 1265X | 8″ Spider | 25 cm | 17 cm | |
Fisher 1266 X | 10.5″ Spider | 29 cm | 19 cm | |
Fisher CZ5 | 8″ Spider | 32 cm | 21 cm | |
Fisher CZ20 | 10.5″ Spider | 36 cm | 24 cm | |
Tesoro Lobo Super Traq | 10″ x 5″ ellipse | 28 cm | 20 cm | |
Tesoro Toltec | 10.5″ | 26 cm | 18 cm | |
Tesoro Golden Saber | 8″ | 21 cm | 16 cm | |
Tesoro Bandido | 8″ | 22 cm | 14 cm | |
Tesoro Silver Saber | 10.5″ | 24 cm | 17 cm | |
Tesoro Sidewinter | 8″ | 20 cm | 16 cm | |
Tesoro Cutlass | 8″ | 19 cm | 14 cm | |
Tesoro Amigo | 7″ | 17 cm | 13 cm | |
Discovery Baron Module base | 8″ | 32 cm | 23 cm | |
Minelab Sovereign XS | 8″ | 24 cm | 18 cm | |
Minelab Sovereign XS | 7.5″ | 26 cm | 19 cm | |
Minelab Sovereign XS-2 | 10″ | 33 cm | 22 cm |
NOTE: I received the statement from France without any additional information as to how the “underground” tests were carried out. The author of the above tests is probably Alain Chatillon
COMPARATIVE LIST (according to max. performance)
object/measurement [cm] coins/depth [centimeters] |
average[cm] average depth |
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metal detector |
coil size coil |
$1 | $5 | $10 | $25 | |
White’s Spectrum XLT | 9.5″ | 38 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 36 |
Garrett GTI 2500 | 9.5″ | 37 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 35.7 |
Garrett GTI 2000 | 9.5″ | 37 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 35.5 |
Compass X-200 Challenger | 11.5″ | 35 | 31 | 34 | 40 | 35 |
Garrett GTI 2000 | 12.5″ | 38 | 35 | thirty | 37 | 35 |
White’s 5900/Di Pro SL | 9.5″ | 34 | 36 | thirty | 38 | 34.5 |
White’s 6000Di | 9.5″ | 32 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 |
CScope R1 | 10″ | 34 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 34 |
Homemade PI | 14″ | 33 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 33.5 |
Discovery Treasure Baron | 10″ | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32.5 |
Garrett CX Hot Head coil | 10″ | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32.3 |
Garrett CX | 12.5″ | 33 | 31 | thirty | 35 | 32.3 |
Sovereign Xs2a PRO | 10″ | 33 | 31 | thirty | 34 | 32 |
Garrett GTI 2000 | 14″*10″DD | thirty | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 |
White’s 6000 Di Pro Plus | 8″ | thirty | thirty | thirty | 35 | 31.3 |
Minelab SD 2200D | 11″ | 28 | – | – | 35 | 31.5 |
HS-3(Smetkowski) | 14.5″ | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
White’s Quantum XT | 9.5″ | 32 | 27 | thirty | 33 | 30.5 |
White’s Quantum XT | 15″ | 29 | thirty | 28 | 32 | 29.7 |
Fisher 1225 | 10″ | 29 | 28 | thirty | 31 | 29.5 |
Bounty Hunter Land Ranger | 10″ | thirty | 31 | 25 | 32 | 29.5 |
Whites Eagle II SL | 9.5″ | thirty | thirty | 25 | 32 | 29.3 |
Minelab Explorer XS | 10″ | 29 | thirty | 27 | 31 | 29.3 |
Minelab Sovereign XS | 10″ | 31 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29.3 |
CScope 1220XD | 8″ | 29 | – | – | – | 29 |
HS-3(Smetkowski) | 12″ | 24 | thirty | 29 | 34 | 29.2 |
Garrett ADS7 | 13.5″ | – | – | 26 | 32 | 29 |
Fisher 1266 HotHead probe | 11″ | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27.5 |
Garrett ADS | 12.5″ | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
PI-Nowak(Myszkow) | 14.7″ | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27.5 |
Wilson Relic & Coin IV | 8″ | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 |
Jonny Van Norden VXR 3003 | 9.5″ | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26.5 |
Garrett MH7X | 12.5″ | – | – | 25 | 28 | 26.5 |
White’s 5500D Series 3 | 8″ | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 25.3 |
Fisher 1266 X | 10″ | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25.3 |
Fisher Cz 7 Quick Silver | 10.5″ | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25.3 |
Minelab Sovereign XS | 8″ | 26 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 25 |
CScope 1200B | 8″ | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Fisher 1266 Spider probe | 10.5″ | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 |
Chronos VLF | 12″ | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24.3 |
Garrett GTI 2500 | 5″*10″ | 22 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 24 |
Compass Judge 6 Discriminator | 7″ | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 |
Bounty Hunter BUD220 Select | 8″ | 25 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Fisher 1266 | 8″ | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23.7 |
Tesoro Silver Saber | 8″ | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23.5 |
PI – Nowak (Myszkow) | 13.5″ | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Minelab Tribune | 8″ | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22.5 |
CScope 2MX | 7″ | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22.5 |
Tesoro Cutlass II | 8″ | 22 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22.5 |
White’s Classic III | 8″ | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22.3 |
Garrett ACE250 | 6.5″x9″ | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22.3 |
Fisher Aquanaut 1280-X | 10″ | 21 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 22.3 |
Garrett GTA 1000 Master | 8″ | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 |
White’s 6000D | 8″ | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Tesoro Stingray | 8″ | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Garrett GTA 1000 Ultra | 5″*10″ | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21.7 |
Garrett CXII | 8″ | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21.5 |
Bounty Hunter Land Star | 8″ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21.5 |
Minelab Musketeer XS Pro | 7″ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21.3 |
Garrett CX | 8″ | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 21.2 |
discovery | 7″ | 21 | – | – | – | 21 |
Compass Scanner Coin Pro II | 8″ | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20.8 |
Tesoro Laser B3 | 8″ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20.8 |
Garrett ACE150 | 6.5″x9″ | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20.8 |
Armand “Rambo” | 16″ | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20.8 |
Garrett ADS | 7″ | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19.7 |
Bounty Hunter Land Ranger | 4″ | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19.5 |
Fieldmaster FX 200 | 8″ | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19.5 |
Garrett ADS7 | 7″ | 19 | – | 17 | 21 | 19 |
Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II | 8″ | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
White’s 3900 | 8″ | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18.5 |
LIS-2 | 12″ | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18.5 |
White’s Classic II | 8″ | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17.5 |
Rimatron Viking 8MX Series II | 8″ | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17.3 |
Garrett CX | 4.5″ | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16.5 |
Garrett Freedom 1 Coincommander | 7″ | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16.3 |
Rimatron Viking 6DX II | 8″ | 17 | – | 15 | 17 | 16.3 |
Sapper detector w3p | 10″ | 15.5 | 16.5 | 15 | 18 | 16.2 |
Tesoro Amigo II | 5″ | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15.8 |
CScope R1 | 6″ | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15.5 |
Micront 4003 | 7″ | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Pulse Star I homemade | 8″ | 16 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 14.3 |
White’s BC4 | 7″ | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14.3 |
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV | 7″ | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
XinG Jang 63-3006 | 6″ | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12.5 |
White’s Coinmaster Model V | 7″ | 14 | 9 | – | 14 | 12.3 |
Micront 3001 | 5″ | 10 | 12 | – | 14 | 12 |
XinG Yang 3003 | 6″ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11.5 |
XinG Jang 63-3005 | 6″ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11.5 |
CScope 550 | 10″ | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
Polish “folding” PI | 8″ | 10 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 8.5 |