Is the Hongge detector good for a beginner?

Yes. It is a single-frequency stick detector with a simple display and a 9V battery, so there is little to configure. The included shovel and shallow depth make it forgiving for a first season.

Can it be used in the water?

The 6-inch search coil is IP68 rated, so it can be swept in wet sand, at the surf edge and in rain. The control housing and handle are not described as waterproof, so keep them out of standing water.

What battery does it take?

It runs on a DC 9V battery. Carry a spare for long sessions, since 9V cells drain faster than the rechargeable packs on many rival detectors.

What comes in the box?

The detector and a digging shovel. A 9V battery is not listed, so plan to supply one.

How does it compare with a multi-frequency detector?

Multi-frequency models from Minelab, Garrett and Nokta handle mineralized ground and separate trash from targets better, and go deeper. The Hongge is simpler and cheaper to own, with a single 5.8 kHz frequency and a shallow coil.

Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector

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$53.99at Macy'sChecked Nov 2

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Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector

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Our take on the Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector

The Hongge is a beginner-priced stick metal detector with a 6-inch search coil rated IP68, so it can be swept over wet sand, surf edges and rain-soaked ground. It runs at 5.8 kHz and uses a TN display to flag targets, with a stated detection depth of about 6 inches and sensitivity to small gold and jewelry down to roughly 5.9 inches. The handle telescopes from 22.8 to 33.8 inches, which covers teens through tall adults. Against multi-frequency detectors from Minelab, Garrett and Nokta, it is a single-frequency, shallow-depth tool: simpler and lighter on features, but easier to learn and fine for beach and park hunting rather than deep relic work.

Best forFirst-time detectoristsBeach and shoreline huntingTeens and adults sharing one detectorCoin and jewelry hunting in parks

Pros

IP68 coil handles wet sand, surf edges and rain
Telescoping shaft fits a wide height range
TN display helps identify targets
Sensitive to small gold and jewelry
Runs on a standard 9V battery
Digging shovel included

Cons

Single 5.8 kHz frequency limits depth and ground handling
About 6 inches of detection depth is shallow next to pricier detectors
No target ID numbers or discrimination detail beyond the display
9V battery drains faster than rechargeable packs on rivals

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Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector price history

Lowest price we've seen: $53.99 on Nov 3 at Macy's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

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6 in detection depth with 5.8 kHz operating frequency for deeper targets
Sensitive to 5.9 in, flagging faint signals for small gold and jewelry
IP68 waterproof 6 in search coil works in wet sand, surf edges and rain
Telescoping handle adjusts from 22.8 to 33.8 in for teens and adults
Simple DC 9V operation
Included digging shovel for beginners

Sizes: No Size
Sizing: Handle adjusts from 22.8 to 33.8 in to suit teens and adults
Care: Wipe clean
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Shipping: Free Shipping with minimum purchase; sold and shipped by HONGGE, expected to arrive in 5–8 business days; orders will not ship in Macy's packaging; may not ship
In the box: Digging shovel

About the Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector

This stick-style metal detector has a 6 inch search coil and a 5.8 kHz operating frequency. A TN display shows detection results, and the unit is meant for finding gold, coins, jewelry and relics. Detection depth is 6 inches, and it is sensitive down to 5.9 inches for faint signals from small gold and jewelry.

The search coil is rated IP68 waterproof. It can be used in soil, sand, wet sand, surf edges and rain. The handle telescopes from 22.8 to 33.8 inches, so teens and adults can adjust it for comfortable sweeps.

It runs on DC 9V power. A digging shovel is included, and the controls are simple enough for beginners. To clean it, wipe it down.

Style: Stick
Detection depth: 6 in
Sensitivity: Down to 5.9 in
Frequency: 5.8 kHz
Display: TN display
Search coil: 6 in, IP68 waterproof
Handle length: Adjustable from 22.8 to 33.8 in
Power: DC 9V
Fits: Teens and adults
Care: Wipe clean
In the box: Digging shovel

Specifications

Style: Stick

Questions and answers

Is the Hongge detector good for a beginner?: Yes. It is a single-frequency stick detector with a simple display and a 9V battery, so there is little to configure. The included shovel and shallow depth make it forgiving for a first season.
Can it be used in the water?: The 6-inch search coil is IP68 rated, so it can be swept in wet sand, at the surf edge and in rain. The control housing and handle are not described as waterproof, so keep them out of standing water.
How deep does it detect?: The stated detection depth is about 6 inches, with sensitivity to small gold and jewelry down to roughly 5.9 inches. That suits shallow coins and recent drops, not deep relics.
What battery does it take?: It runs on a DC 9V battery. Carry a spare for long sessions, since 9V cells drain faster than the rechargeable packs on many rival detectors.
What comes in the box?: The detector and a digging shovel. A 9V battery is not listed, so plan to supply one.
How does it compare with a multi-frequency detector?: Multi-frequency models from Minelab, Garrett and Nokta handle mineralized ground and separate trash from targets better, and go deeper. The Hongge is simpler and cheaper to own, with a single 5.8 kHz frequency and a shallow coil.
Where is the Hongge High Accuracy Waterproof Metal Detector cheapest?: At Macy's, for $53.99, as of our latest check.