Australian multi-frequency pioneer (Multi-IQ). Owns the premium coin/relic and gold segments; Vanquish line covers budget multi-frequency.
Australian multi-frequency pioneer (Multi-IQ). Owns the premium coin/relic and gold segments; Vanquish line covers budget multi-frequency.
Australian multi-frequency pioneer. Minelab built its name on gold prospecting — its GPZ/GPX-class pulse induction machines are the standard in the Australian outback and African goldfields — then brought simultaneous multi-frequency to the mainstream with Multi-IQ (Equinox) and Multi-IQ+ (Manticore). Technology family: Multi-IQ / Multi-IQ+ multi-frequency across the premium line, Multi-IQ-lite in the Vanquish budget line.
Best for coins · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (Multi-IQ) with selectable single frequencies
Best for coins · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (Multi-IQ) with selectable single frequencies
Best for beginners · VLF
Best for gold · VLF
Best for coins · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency
Best for beginners · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency
Best for coins · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (Multi-IQ) with selectable single frequencies
Best for parks, beach, relic, gold · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (Multi-IQ)
Best for beginners, parks, beach, relic · PRO-SWITCH (selectable single-frequency VLF)
Best for underwater, beach · BBS (Broad Band Spectrum) multi-frequency
Best for gold, beach · PI
Best for gold · ZVT (Zero Voltage Transmission)
Best for parks, relic, beach · Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (FBS 2)
Best for beginners, coin shooting, jewelry hunting, parks and beaches · Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)
Best for beginners and families, parks, beaches and shallow-water hunting · Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)
Best for hobbyists wanting more control, parks, fields and beaches, shallow-water hunting · Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)
Best for serious hobbyists, beach and shallow-water hunting, parks and fields · Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)
Best for kids and first-time detectorists, family use, parks, backyards and playgrounds · VLF single-frequency (Easy-Trak automatic ground adjustment)
Best for absolute beginners, learning the hobby, parks and fields · VLF (single-frequency)
Best for serious gold prospecting, sub-gram to large nuggets, heavily mineralized and salt-affected ground · GeoSense-PI (pulse induction)
Best for gold prospecting beginners and improvers, ultra-fine gold and small nuggets, mineralized goldfields · Multi-Au (hybrid simultaneous multi-frequency with PI soil-handling)
Best for professional gold prospectors, deep gold in extreme ground, experienced detectorists · GeoZVT (Zero Voltage Transmission)
| Model | Technology | Frequencies | Weight | Waterproof | Coil | Best for | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minelab Equinox 700 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.2 kg | IP68 · 5 m | 11" DD | Coins | Mid-range |
| Minelab Equinox 800 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.34 kg | Not published | Not published | Coins | Premium |
| Minelab Go-Find 66 | VLF | 8.2 kHz | 1.06 kg | 0.6 m | 10" | Beginners | Budget |
| Minelab Gold Monster 1000 | VLF | 45 kHz–46.8 kHz | 1.33 kg | 1 m | 10" × 6" DD | Gold | Mid-range |
| Minelab Manticore | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ+ | 1.3 kg | IP68 · 5 m | Not published | Coins | Flagship |
| Minelab Vanquish 540 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.3 kg | 1 m | 12" × 9" DD | Beginners | Budget |
| Minelab X-Terra Elite | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.3 kg | IP68 · 5 m | 12" DD | Coins | Mid-range |
| Minelab Equinox 900 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.2 kg | IP68 · 5 m | 11" DD | Parks, Beach | Mid-range |
| Minelab X-Terra Pro | VLF | 15 kHz–8 kHz | 1.3 kg | IP68 · 5 m | 12" DD | Beginners, Parks | Budget |
| Minelab Excalibur II | Multi-Freq | 1.5 kHz–25.5 kHz | 2.3 kg | IP68 · 60 m | 10" DD | Underwater, Beach | Premium |
| Minelab SDC 2300 | PI | Not published | 2.3 kg | 3 m | 8" | Gold, Beach | Premium |
| Minelab GPZ 7000 | Multi-Freq | Not published | 3.32 kg | 1 m | 14" × 13" | Gold | Flagship |
| Minelab CTX 3030 | Multi-Freq | 1.5 kHz–100 kHz + MF | 5.20 lb | 3 m | 11" DD | Parks, Relic | Premium |
| Minelab Vanquish 340 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 2.8 lbs | 1 m | 10" × 7" DD | Beginners, Coin shooting | Budget |
| Minelab Vanquish 360 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | 1.16 kg | IP68 · 5 m | 10" × 7" DD | Beginners and families, Parks | Budget |
| Minelab Vanquish 460 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | Not published | IP68 · 5 m | 10" × 7" DD | Hobbyists wanting more control, Parks | Mid-range |
| Minelab Vanquish 560 | Multi-Freq | Multi-IQ | Not published | IP68 · 5 m | 12" × 9" DD | Serious hobbyists, Beach and shallow-water hunting | Mid-range |
| Minelab GO-FIND 11 | VLF | Not published | 1.0 kg | Coil only | 8" | Kids and first-time detectorists, Family use | Budget |
| Minelab X-TERRA Voyager | VLF | 5.82 kHz | 2.8 lbs | 1 m | 11" × 8.5" DD | Absolute beginners, Learning the hobby | Budget |
| Minelab GPX 6000 | PI | Pulse Induction | 2.1 kg | 1 m | 11" DD | Serious gold prospecting, Sub-gram to large nuggets | Flagship |
| Minelab Gold Monster 2000 | Multi-Freq | 12-76 kHz simultaneous | 1.25 kg | 1 m | 5" DD | Gold prospecting beginners and improvers, Ultra-fine gold and small nuggets | Premium |
| Minelab GPZ 8000 | Multi-Freq | 50 kHz | 2.78 kg | 1 m | 18" | Professional gold prospectors, Deep gold in extreme ground | Flagship |
Minelab is one of the established manufacturers we track with full spec verification. Australian multi-frequency pioneer (Multi-IQ). Owns the premium coin/relic and gold segments; Vanquish line covers budget multi-frequency.
Check the individual model pages and the manufacturer's official site for current manufacturing information — it varies by model and can change.
For Minelab, the most beginner-friendly options in our database are Minelab Go-Find 66, Minelab Vanquish 540.
Brand loyalty is the enemy of good detecting. Minelab makes excellent machines for some jobs and mediocre ones for others — match the model to your ground, not the badge.