Experts recommend Garrett ACE Apex more than Garrett AT Pro
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Garrett ACE Apex over Garrett AT Pro, 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). Garrett AT Pro was also endorsed 2 times: by money.com (19 Dec 2022) and Metal Detecting in the USA (6 Jul 2023). However, experts generally ranked Garrett AT Pro lower than Garrett ACE Apex in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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 |
| 13 | -3 | $583 |  Garrett AT Pro The Garrett AT Pro metal detector is highly praised for its versatile features, reliable performance, and user-friendly design, making it suitable for beginners and advanced users alike in various hunting scenarios. | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
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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 19 Dec 2022 money.com ranked Garrett AT Pro as #2
Rank Metal Detector Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Garrett AT Pro Editor's Pick... ... ... Source: money.com - On 6 Jul 2023 Metal Detecting in the USA ranked Garrett AT Pro as #3
Rank Metal Detector Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Garrett AT Pro our top pick overall... ... ... Source: metaldetectingintheusa.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Garrett ACE Apex outranks Garrett AT Pro. This is not to say that Garrett AT Pro is a bad option. Like Garrett ACE Apex, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Garrett ACE Apex outranks Garrett AT Pro by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Garrett ACE Apex is more critically acclaimed than Garrett AT Pro.
| 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 [23]
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 18
| Highest score by treasureseekr.com | 97 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Lifewire | 80 |
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:
- ALL-TERRAIN PERFORMANCE: Detects in various conditions with fast recovery speed, target separation, and deep detection.
- FULLY SUBMERSIBLE: Waterproof up to 10 feet, perfect for shallow water treasure hunting and wet environments.
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Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector Review & Depth Test
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