Comparative: metal detectors 2026

Small budget, big dreams? Discover our community’s favourite quality products at low prices.

Top value

Metal Detector, Portable Handheld Metal Detector with High Sensitivity for Important Occasions, Subway, Park

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Price

16£86

Ratings

1

Brand

MEMKEY

Power source

Batteries

Length

12.9 cm

Width

6.4 cm

Battery life

-

Second life

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Pinpointer Metal Detector, Metal Detector Pinpointer Waterproof Scanning Metal Pointer Detection Accessories IP66 Waterproof for Coin Treasure Hunting,

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13£76

4

ODIPIE

Batteries

26.0 cm

6.0 cm

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Pinpointer Metal Detector, Metal Detector Pinpointer Waterproof Scanning Metal Pointer Detection Accessories IP66 Waterproof for Coin Treasure Hunting,

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13£76

1

ODIPIE

Batteries

30.0 cm

3.0 cm

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Striking the perfect balance between price and quality, here are our community’s top picks.

Top quality/price ratio

Portable metal detector, IP66 waterproof metal pointer with built-in LED indicator/alarm light/360° scan/case for hunting gold coins, relics, and jewelry

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Price

21£62

19£07

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11%

Ratings

4

Brand

WAY

Power source

Batteries

Length

23.2 cm

Width

3.8 cm

Battery life

-

Second life

-

Portable Security Metal Detector, Handheld Metal Detector, High Sensitivity Security Checker Inspection Scanner for Body Scanner, Airport Station Examination Rooms

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19£03

1

MEMKEY

Batteries

41.5 cm

8.0 cm

40.0 h

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Relaxdays 2x Gold Panning Dish, Treasure Hunt, Adventure, Quest, HxD: 8 x 38 cm, Plastic, 3-Zone Design, Black/Green

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30£90

1

RELAXDAYS

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38.0 cm

38.0 cm

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Settle for nothing less than the best with this selection of premium products with the highest user ratings.

Best of the best

Metal Detector 160 cm vidaXL

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Price

63£99

43£99

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31%

Ratings

30

Brand

VIDAXL

Power source

Batteries

Length

90.0 cm

Width

19.0 cm

Battery life

-

Second life

-

COSTWAY Metal Detector Kit for Adults and Kids, 25 x 25 x 134 cm,Adjustable High Sensitivity Detectors w/Waterproof Search Coil, Discrimination Mode, LCD Display, Headphones, Digger Tool, Plastic Rake

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153£99

76£95

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50%

3

COSTWAY

Batteries

25.0 cm

25.0 cm

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VEVOR Yellow Metal Detector 3010 Waterproof Disc Metal detectors Underwater Underground High Accuracy LCD Display Metal Detector for Adults and Children Headphone Automatic Detector

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80£99

47£99

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40%

8

VEVOR

Batteries

55.0 cm

35.5 cm

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