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
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

* red color next to the coil size means a non-standard coil for a given model.
* measurement [-cm] means that the author did not carry out a test for a given coin (mainly due to the lack of coins).
Note: When comparing the individual models, pay attention to the size of the coil. Since it is not possible to test detectors with coils of the same size, this parameter has a significant impact on the final position of the detector in the table (a larger coil can “make up” for shortcomings in electronics), but smaller probe sizes are more practical in the field (handiness, less weight, greater precision in targeting). The standard coil is a probe with a diameter of 8 to 9.5 inches (approx. 20 to 24 cm).