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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Overall, this is a top-of-the-range metal detector for a good price. Garrett has not cheaped out on their entry-level model and used some, but not all, of their top technology. For example, its 6.5 x 9 inch PROformance search coil is the same as the more expensive models in their range.

For a high-quality, entry-level metal detector, the HOOMYATX850 Metal Detector is accurate and easy to use. It’s more of a ‘toy’ detector compared to many of the others models featured on this list. Although it has enough power to detect metals close to the surface of the ground, it’s not got the strength to uncover much buried treasure. However, it performs as you would expect for the price.A great value option for kids, the MYLEK XP PLUS All-Terrain Metal Detector is a good beginners model. It’s a relatively basic, lightweight detector with simple functions – ideal for getting children interested in what metallic treasures they can find lying around. It can be used straight out the box (as long as you have a 9 V battery ready to go – the battery doesn’t come included), and by using intuition alone you’ll be able to work out how to locate metal like iron. If you want to search for more valuable objects, it takes a bit of getting used to, but the manual is clear and well structured, making the HOOMYA metal detector easy to understand. 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.

If you often head out metal detecting and would like to take your children along with you, this Voilamart Metal Detector will be a great option for younger kids. Lubbert and Ross say that newcomers to the hobby often underestimate the importance of proper target retrieval equipment. By "target retrieval equipment," we mean the gear you need to dig up whatever you find. Full-size detectors tend to be extendable, but even their shortest length will be too long for a young child. Often, they range from approximately 90 – 120 cm. When you’ve got more experience the sensitivity button can really help enhance the search because it eliminates trash and focuses more on precious metals.Perhaps one of the most important things when buying a metal detector for children is to make sure that it won’t be too big for them to use.