Experts recommend Garrett ACE Apex more than Garrett AT Max
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Garrett ACE Apex over Garrett AT Max, but both Metal Detectors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Garrett ACE Apex received 2 recommendations: from Popular Mechanics (3 Jan 2025) and Tech Metals Research (8 Jan 2025). By contrast, Garrett AT Max received only 1 recommendation from Metal Detecting in the USA (6 Jul 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Metal Detector | Task and Purpose  | money.com  | Bob Vila  | ZD Net  | BestReviews  | The Strategist  | Popular Mechanics  | Your Best Digs  | Metal Detecting in the USA  | Tech Metals Research  |
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| 8 | -1 | $430 |  Garrett ACE Apex The Garrett ACE Apex metal detector is a versatile and user-friendly device with features such as a waterproof search coil, wireless technology, pinpoint mode, adjustable frequency options, accurate target identification, and easy handling, making it suitable for various metal detecting applications. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| 44 | N/A | Check price |  Garrett AT Max | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Jan 2025 Popular Mechanics ranked Garrett ACE Apex as #2
Rank Metal Detector Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Garrett ACE Apex Best Value... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 8 Jan 2025 Tech Metals Research ranked Garrett ACE Apex as #1
Rank Metal Detector Comment #1 out of 6 Garrett ACE Apex Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.techmetalsresearch.com - On 6 Jul 2023 Metal Detecting in the USA ranked Garrett AT Max as #11
Rank Metal Detector ... ... #11 out of 12 Garrett AT Max ... ... Source: metaldetectingintheusa.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Garrett ACE Apex outranks Garrett AT Max. This is not to say that Garrett AT Max is a bad option. Like Garrett ACE Apex, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Garrett ACE Apex is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Garrett AT Max is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Metal Detector | Task and Purpose | money.com | Bob Vila | ZD Net | BestReviews | The Strategist | Popular Mechanics | Your Best Digs | Metal Detecting in the USA | Tech Metals Research |
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| 1 | +1 | Check price |  Nokta Makro Simplex The Nokta Makro Simplex metal detector is a highly regarded and versatile device with advanced features, target identification capabilities, and ease of use, making it suitable for both land and underwater treasure hunting. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | -1 | $71 |  Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV The Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV is a reliable and versatile entry-level metal detector praised for its reliability, versatility, and ease of use, making it suitable for beginners and casual users. | - | - | - | 1 | 3
| - | - | 2 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $270 |  Garrett Ace 300 The Garrett Ace 300 metal detector is a versatile and reliable option for general-purpose metal detecting, with impressive target identification capabilities and customizable discrimination settings. | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | +4 | $299 |  Minelab Vanquish 440 The Minelab Vanquish 440 is a versatile and user-friendly metal detector with a waterproof coil, multiple frequencies, pinpoint mode, and accurate target identification, making it suitable for various treasure hunting scenarios. | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by detecthistory.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by detecthistory.com | 94 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by hobbyhelp.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by fossickr.com | 88 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- MULTI-FLEX TECHNOLOGY: Choose from 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, Multi-Frequency, or Multi-Salt for optimal target detection.
- IRON VOLUME CONTROL: Adjust iron target volume independently while keeping desirable signals clear.
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From Seller:
- Enhanced Z-Lynk Pinpointer: Pro-Pointer All Terrain Z-Lynk Pinpointer integrates with the included MS-3 Headphones to hear sounds directly through your headphones
- Wireless Z-Lynk MS-3 Headphones Included, Enhanced Detection Depth, True All-Metal Mode
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