Garrett ACE 300 vs Minelab Vanquish 360
| Garrett ACE 300 | Minelab Vanquish 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Rank | #1 | #2 |
| Best for | First real detector | Mixed and mineralised ground |
| Price | $$ | $$ |
| Water rating | Waterproof coil | Fully submersible |
| Model number | ACE 300 | 3820-0006 |
Garrett ACE 300our pick
- Target ID you can actually trust
- Iron audio separates trash by ear
- Huge accessory and coil ecosystem
- Control box is not waterproof
- Stock coil is the weak point
Minelab Vanquish 360
- Multi-frequency at this price
- Genuinely automatic - little to set
- Handles wet sand
- Menu is shallow by design, less to grow into
- Coil cover sold separately
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