Is the Equinox 900 worth it over the Equinox 800?

Yes if you want finer target ID, a backlight, vibration and better iron separation. The 800 remains capable and simpler; the 900 mainly adds resolution and refinement.

How does it compare with the Minelab Manticore?

The Manticore has a larger screen, more depth on big targets and more tuning options. The Equinox 900 is lighter, simpler and still runs Multi-IQ, so it suits most hunters who don't need the extra depth.

Can I use it in the water?

The detector is waterproof to 16 feet with an IP68 rating, so wading and surf hunting are fine. The wireless headphones are not meant to be submerged.

What coils come in this package?

Both the 11-inch EQX11 and the 6-inch EQX06 Double-D coils, each with a skidplate. Use the 11-inch for coverage and depth, the 6-inch around obstacles and tightly spaced targets.

The Equinox 900, both coils with skidplates, ML85 wireless headphones, a Pro-Find 40 pinpointer and a charging cable. Some sellers add a travel bag, digger and finds pouch.

Does it find gold nuggets?

It has a dedicated Gold mode and selectable 40 kHz, so it can find small nuggets in mineralized ground. It is a general-purpose detector, not a dedicated gold machine.

Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector with Two Coils, Wireless Headphones and Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer

Q: Where is the Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector with Two Coils, Wireless Headphones and Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer cheapest?

At Amazon, for $999.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector with Two Coils, Wireless Headphones and Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector with Two Coils, Wireless Headphones and Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Carolina Prospectors, Reilly's Treasured Goods, DetectorsHub, High Plains Prospectors.

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 535 ratings

Owners rate the Equinox 900 strongly, praising its target separation in iron, stable beach behavior and the finer target ID scale over the 800. Complaints center on the learning curve and on Gold mode being chatty in mineralized soil.

What people mention

Target separationPraisedOwners say it picks coins out of nail-infested ground where older detectors gave up.
Beach stabilityPraisedWet sand and surf work is reported as stable, with few false signals.
Learning curveMixedReviewers say it rewards patience but the mode and setting menus overwhelm beginners at first.
Gold modeCriticisedIn mineralized ground Gold mode is described as chatty until sensitivity and ground balance are dialed back.
Build and weightPraisedThe carbon fiber shaft is called light and easy to collapse for travel.
Small coil depthMixedThe 6-inch coil is liked for trashy sites but noted to lose depth on deep targets.

About the Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector with Two Coils, Wireless Headphones and Pro-Find 40 Pinpointer

The Minelab Equinox 900 is a stick-style metal detector that uses Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency technology. It has four search modes: Park, Field, Beach and Gold. It can also run on a single frequency of 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 40 kHz. A 119-segment target ID system shows detailed information about a target before you dig.

This package includes two Double-D coils: an 11-inch coil for general detecting and a 6-inch coil for working around obstacles or closely spaced targets. The detector is waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters) with an IP68 rating. Its collapsible shaft is made of carbon fiber. It also has a flashlight, a red display backlight and handgrip vibration.

The ML85 low-latency wireless headphones are included. So is the Pro-Find 40 waterproof pinpointer, which helps locate a target in the hole, plug or scoop. The pinpointer gives audio and vibration feedback, has five adjustable sensitivity levels, and runs on a 9V battery.

Style

Stick

Technology

Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency

Search modes

Park, Field, Beach, Gold

Frequencies

Selectable single frequencies of 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz

Target IDs

119 segments; ferrous −19 to 0, non-ferrous 1 to 99

Coils

EQX11 11-inch and EQX06 6-inch Double-D, each with skidplate