Metal detector with 12-inch IP68 coil

For a day searching a beach, park, or old field, this metal detector combines adjustable settings with a waterproof search coil and a display that shows target information. The coil is rated IP68, but the control box is only splash-proof, so the whole detector is not designed to be submerged.

Its five detection modes and pinpoint function give you more ways to narrow a search than a basic all-metal detector. The stated search depth is up to 12.8 inches, though actual results can vary with the ground and target.

Key specifications

The 12-inch DD coil is waterproof, and the built-in DSP chip is intended to filter noise and help separate targets. You can switch among All-Metal, Disc, Notch, Memory, and Pinpoint modes. Disc and Notch let you reject unwanted metal categories such as iron, foil, or pull tabs, Pinpoint provides location cues when you want to dig more selectively.

The backlit LCD displays target ID, depth, and battery status, while audio tones provide another way to follow a signal. The stem adjusts from 20 to 53 inches and folds for storage or transport. The armrest adjusts as well. Setup is described as tool-free and taking under a minute. Two AA batteries are included, with up to 12 hours of use stated. The control box must stay out of the water, even when searching with the coil submerged.

Who it’s for

It suits you if you want to try coin shooting, relic hunting, or gold prospecting and value adjustable target filtering over a simpler detector with fewer modes. For example, while scanning a beach, you could use a discrimination mode to reduce signals from unwanted metals, then switch to Pinpoint to narrow down where to dig. That’s a useful workflow for someone who wants to spend less time chasing every signal.

Not the best choice if your plan involves submerging the entire detector, or if you need a stated performance guarantee for a particular type of soil. The listed depth is a maximum claim, not a promise that every target will register at that depth. The included headphones, shovel, and backpack also make the kit more geared toward carrying a detector and digging tools together than buying a bare unit for a highly specialized setup. Without having tried it, the listed features suggest a versatile starting point, but they don’t establish how it performs in your local conditions.

In the box

The set includes over-ear headphones, a digging shovel, a carry backpack, and two AA batteries. That covers several basics for heading out without sourcing those accessories separately. The description does not specify additional accessories, so don’t assume there are extra search coils or other specialist tools included.

Questions before you buy

Can the whole detector go underwater? No. The 12-inch search coil is waterproof, but the control box is only splash-proof and should not be immersed.

How deep can it detect? The stated maximum is 12.8 inches. Treat that as a listed upper limit rather than a guaranteed depth for every target or ground condition.

Does it need tools to set up? The product description says it folds and sets up without tools in under a minute. The adjustable stem and armrest also let you change the fit.

Final verdict

This detector makes sense if you want multiple search modes, a waterproof coil for shallow-water searches, and a foldable setup with basic digging gear included. Its clearest boundary is the control box: beach or shallow-water use does not mean the complete unit can be submerged. Choose it for flexible recreational detecting, look for a different setup if full underwater operation or confirmed performance in a specific soil type is essential.