Minelab · Pulse induction detector
Minelab GPX 6000
The GPX 6000 is a Minelab pulse induction detector; Minelab calls its technology GeoSense-PI. It weighs 4.6 lb. Two coils come in the box, a monoloop and a DD.
| Technology | Pulse inductionMinelab calls it GeoSense-PI |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | Not published |
| Waterproofing | Coil only, waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m)Detector: splash and rain proof |
| Weight | 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) |
| Coils | GPX14, 14-inch round DD · GPX11, 11-inch round monoloop |
| Battery | 7.4 V 5833 mAh lithium-ion removable pack |
| Battery life | Not published |
| Search modes | Ground Type: Normal, Difficult, Severe, Double-D modes: EMI Cancel, Conductive Ground Cancel |
| Target ID | Not published |
| Display | Monochrome LCD |
| Headphones | ML 100 Bluetooth headphones |
| Warranty | 3 years, control box and coil |
| Status | Not confirmedNot on page 1 of Minelab’s detector list; pages 2-3 are closed to readers by Minelab’s robots.txt (query string), so current or discontinued is not confirmed. |
Source: Minelab, GPX 6000 Tech Specs (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.
- Not publishedFrequencies: No kHz value published (pulse induction).
- Not publishedBattery life: Not published on the tech specs page.
- Not publishedTarget ID: No target ID listed on the tech specs page.
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How it differs from its neighbors
Minelab's SDC 2300 is the other Minelab pulse induction model on file, called MPF. The whole detector is submersible to 10 ft (3 m). At 5.1 lb, it is heavier and has one 8-inch monoloop coil, with Normal and Salt modes.
The GPZ 7000 uses ZVT (Zero Voltage Transmission) and the same Normal, Difficult and Severe ground types. At 7.32 lb, it is the heaviest of the three, with a GPZ14 Super-D coil.
Garrett's Axiom is also a pulse induction detector. It weighs 4.2 lb with its smaller mono coil and lists up to 16 hours on its built-in battery.
| Spec | DetectorGPX 6000 | DetectorSDC 2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frequencies | Not published | Not published |
| Waterproofing | 3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m | 10 ftDetector, 3 m |
| Weight | 4.6 lb2.1 kg | 5.1 lb2.3 kg |
| Battery | 7.4 V 5833 mAh lithium-ion removable pack | 7.4 V 4200 mAh lithium-ion, or 4 x C cells |
| Target ID | Not published | Not published |
| Display | Monochrome LCD | LEDs |
View on Amazon GPX 6000 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link | View on Amazon SDC 2300 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link |
Facts from Minelab's page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.
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Models to compare
Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.
GPZ 7000
Axiom
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Questions about the GPX 6000
Answered from Minelab's tech specs page, read Oct. 16, 2026.
Only the coil, to 3.3 ft (1 m). Minelab rates the detector itself against splashes and rain.
Minelab lists a 14-inch GPX14 DD and an 11-inch GPX11 monoloop. The listing we link names both.
3 years (control box and coil), with ML 100 Bluetooth headphones in the box.
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