Reviews
Reviews reviews, comparisons, and buying guides from Detector Gear HQ.
XP 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.
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.
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 $399.99 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.
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 AT Max Review 2026: Is Garrett's All-Terrain Flagship Still Worth $759?
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 ~$759 flagship still earns the top spot.
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 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 ($1,499) to see who the extra $500 is actually for.
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.