DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector for Adults & Kids Professional, Super Easy to Operate Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, One-Click Quick Matching, High Accuracy, 6 Modes, Lightweight

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The first thing to look at before buying a metal detector is where you plan to use it, as some detectors are better equipped to scan specific types of terrain. For example, if you live near the coast and plan to sweep your local beach, you may want a different model than someone looking under hard soil in local parks. Metal detecting is a fantastic hobby for almost anyone, and finding something unique or valuable is simply the icing on the cake.

The metal detector has a fully waterproof search coil. This allows you to search in shallow water sources such as rivers, ponds, creeks, lakes and seas. A detector coil type, its size, and shape are of great importance, too, when analyzing metal detector features. The most popular coils used by metal detector vendors are mono coils because they are very effective in detecting custom and precious metals at different depths. These advantages render them a number one choice for the vast majority of middle- and entry-level metal detectors. The factory preset search modes are coins, all-metal, and jewellery – just select the mode you want and it’s time to head outside to detect with no manual required.The Minelab Excalibur II is designed for hardcore enthusiasts who want to take a metal detector on their snorkel or (more likely) scuba dive. Equipped with BBS multifrequency technology designed specifically to detect in saltwater or mineralized conditions, the Excalibur 2 detects in 17 frequencies simultaneously. (For comparison, the above Vanquish 440 scans on just five.) In this case you’ll need to look for a more expensive unit, like the Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector. This metal detector has gold-finding capabilities which not all possess. The reason that gold detecting metal detectors are more expensive is because they require more power. Though it has fewer modes than some similar detectors, such as the Vanquish 440, a machine like the Equinox will likely find more metal and at a greater depth.

This is a well-made pinpointer. No cheap feel plastics in use here. It feels very robust in the hand and has a decent weight to it. This can also be very useful if you want to take your metal detector with you on holiday (or maybe on a plane)! Ease of Use of the DR.ÖTEK MT-XR Detector Look out for information about whether the coil of the metal detector is waterproof. If it’s not, you might be better off looking for a different model. Some folks might intend to use their metal indoors to look for missing objects indoors while some want their metal detectors for exploring the great outdoors. Whatever your reasons are there are metal detectors of various qualities that meet your need Batteries Roaming the countryside with a metal detector in hand is also great exercise. It can help get kids outdoors and active, something many families struggle with especially in bad weather. Kneeling down to dig, carrying a metal detector and walking across beaches and fields can all boost physical fitness.More advanced features, worth looking out for, include sensitivity and ground balancing . These will help distinguish between genuine finds and rubbish in mineral-dense soil. While a larger percentage of metal detectors require the use of a battery source, there are some that do not. Whatever the case may be, reading the manual would be important in guiding your buying of a battery for your metal detector FAQs How does a metal detector work? The convenience and comfort of this metal detector is very good because it is a very lightweight metal detector and it has an ergonomic design. You may also want to buy a pinpointer, which is a handheld metal detector with a tiny search coil that's designed to help you narrow down the exact location of the target. Therefore, all people can use this metal detector. Think about beginners, experienced detectorists, short people, tall people, people with hearing impairments, children, seniors, and visually impaired. Conclusion: Is the DR. ÖTEK MT-XR worth your money?

Versatility: For a metal detector to be versatile, it needed to be accessible for beginners and accustomed detectorists alike. So, models with preset factory modes as well as custom mode settings were rated higher. Detectors that worked on multiple frequencies rather than just one were rated higher, as these offered more adjustable settings. A 9-inch PROformance coil was the best of the best for powerful detecting, allowing you to detect more metals, so these were given higher marks. The pinpoint mode allows you to determine the exact location of the object very precisely after detecting it with your metal detector. Furthermore, with the pinpoint mode, you can get an indication of the size of the object. This is because the DR. ÖTEK MT-XR detector has a discrimination function. With this feature, you can eliminate unwanted objects. Even if you don’t want to use this function (and thus want to find all objects), this detector still has opportunities. As you can see, models with these adjustable settings may be too complicated for younger children; however, as kids get older, they may wish to have more control over their finds – especially if they’re getting serious about the hobby. In these cases, a metal detector with adjustable settings will be more suitable. You may have to take some time to go over the instructions with your child. Target ID Even though this metal detector is quite affordable, it has many of the features found on professional devices, and also offers you ease of use. To start off, the Garrett Ace 150 has a large LCD screen that is easy to read in various environmental conditions. When enabled, it starts to flash indicating a discovery. For your convenience, the unit also makes a sound once it passes over metal objects, so you can't miss valuable finds.Suitable for children of different heights, the stem can be extended from 47 cm to 78 cm. Another benefit of this is that it’s easy to store a carry the detector, particularly useful if taking it on holiday or transporting it to the beach. The coil also folds up flush against the stem to make it more compact. The pinpointer has a waterproof rating of IP68, meaning it’s able to be submerged in water. It can therefore be used when snorkelling or diving, as well as in rivers and streams. However, unlike a standard metal detector it has a relatively shallow detection depth of just 5 cm.

Using metal discrimination, the metal detector can ‘discriminate’ between different types of metal. It will either use a variety of ‘beeps’ to alert you to which type of metal you have found, or actively ignore certain types of metal on request. This is useful, for example, if searching in an area with high iron-content in the ground, as the detector can ignore any iron findings. This can be very useful if you are specifically looking for small objects such as coins, thimbles or bullets. 5. Waterproof coilIf you’re looking for an introductory metal detector which is suitable for children (of around 10 years +), this DR.ÖTEK Pinpoint Metal Detector is a great tool for igniting interest in the hobby. Many metal detectors will determine how much iron is present in a potential find, even whilst it’s still in the ground. This is a useful feature to look out for, since items with high iron content are more likely to be nails than ancient coins. It can save you a lot of time in your search if you don’t have to excavate every iron nail you find. It has pre-set factory modes so you can detect straight out-of-the-box. The pre-sets are all-metal, jewellery, and relics, plus a custom function for more when you’ve got more experience under your belt. The custom function means this detector suits not only newbies but more experienced detectorists attracted by its price tag too.