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Garrett metal detectors

Garrett's detectors on file come in five ranges (ACE, AT, Vortex, Goldmaster and Axiom), plus the Pro-Pointer AT pinpointer. We read the product pages of 13 models: here is how the ranges differ.

Specs read Oct. 16, 2026 on garrett.comGarrett says its detectors are made in America

13Models on file
5Detector ranges
5-48 kHzPublished frequencies

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The Garrett models we read, range by range

Frequency, waterproofing, weight and coil for each model, read on its product page and grouped by technology. Open a card for the full spec sheet.

Showing all 13 models.

Multi-frequency3 models

Single frequency8 models

Pulse induction1 model

Pinpointers1 model

Facts from Garrett's product pages, read Oct. 16, 2026; weight bars share one scale, up to the heaviest detector on file. UnearthKit is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Minelab, Garrett, Nokta, XP, First Texas Products (Fisher, Teknetics, Bounty Hunter), or any other brand named on this site. Brand names are used only to identify products.

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Which range fits what you hunt

Four groups, sorted by the facts that decide them: how much of the detector goes underwater, the technology, and the weight.

Beach and water

Garrett rates the whole detector submersible on these 5 models. The Vortex VX5 and Vortex VX9 go to 16 ft (5 m), the AT Pro and AT Max to 10 ft. For the AT Gold, Garrett writes 10 feet in fresh water.

Parks and fields

The ACE range. The ACE 200 and 250 run 6.5 kHz, the ACE 300 8 kHz and the ACE 400 10 kHz. The ACE Apex runs 5, 10, 15 and 20 kHz. Garrett calls the ACE 200 coil submersible in shallow fresh water and gives no water rating on its pages for the 250, 300 and 400.

Gold

The Goldmaster 24k runs 48 kHz. For the AT Gold, Garrett says only "high frequency", with no value. The Axiom uses pulse induction, which Garrett calls Ultra-Pulse, and weighs 4.2 lb with its 11-inch mono coil.

Pinpointer

A handheld probe for the last inches of a dig. Garrett rates the Pro-Pointer AT IP68, waterproof to 20 ft (6 m), and it weighs 6.5 oz with its battery.

03

Frequencies across the range

Each line marks the frequencies Garrett publishes for a model. Further right means a higher frequency, which favors small and low-conductive targets such as gold.

Published frequencies, model by model

ACE 2006.5 kHz
ACE 2506.5 kHz
ACE 3008 kHz
ACE 40010 kHz
ACE Apex5, 10, 15, 20 kHz, Multi-Frequency, Multi-Salt
AT Max13.6 kHz
Vortex VX513 kHz, Multi-Freq.
Vortex VX95, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz, Multi-Freq., Multi-Salt
Goldmaster 24k48 kHz
Scale

Not publishedAT Pro, AT Gold, Axiom

3Multi-frequencySeveral frequencies at once: ACE and Vortex
8Single frequencyOne frequency at a time: ACE, AT and Goldmaster
1Pulse inductionNo kHz value published: Axiom
1PinpointersHandheld probes: Pro-Pointer

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Guides with Garrett models

GuideBest metal detectors for beginners
GuideGold metal detectors
GuideBest pinpointers
GuideWaterproof metal detectors
GuideMinelab vs Garrett
ComparisonAT Pro vs AT Max

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Questions about Garrett

Garrett says its metal detectors are made in America. That is the maker's own statement, read on its ACE 250 page.

Garrett lists a 3-year warranty for its detectors, pinpointers and searchcoils.

Five models are submersible as a whole: Vortex VX5 and Vortex VX9 to 16 ft, AT Pro, AT Max and AT Gold to 10 ft. On the ACE 200, ACE Apex and Goldmaster 24k, Garrett rates the coil as waterproof and gives no rating for the control box.

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