More Control. More Capability.
Intermediate Metal Detectors
Garrett metal detectors for experienced hobbyists ready to step beyond beginner models with more control, sensitivity, flexibility, and performance across a wider range of hunting conditions.
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Metal Detectors for Your Next Step Up
Ready to take your detecting to the next level? These Garrett metal detectors offer greater control, versatility, and performance for experienced hobbyists who want to tackle more challenging sites and hunting conditions.
Garrett Vortex VX5
Perfect powerful entry level detector
Loaded with features and provides fast, fixed recovery speed on adjacent targets. Submersible to 16 feet (5 meters). Single and multi-frequency options.
Garrett Vortex VX7
More power and robust salt mode
The intermediate Vortex™ model. Offers 2-tiered MD-MF Target ID display, Multi-Salt multi-frequency for saltwater hunting, increased power, built-in wireless operation, and five search modes. Submersible to 16 feet (5 meters).
Garrett AT Max
Garrett’s most powerful all terrain, single-frequency detector. Submersible to 10 feet. Includes wireless MS-3 headphones.
Garrett AT Pro
Bring hunted-out sites back to life! Submersible to 10 feet. Includes wired MS-2 headphones.
Garrett ACE Apex
Multi-Frequency
The pinnacle of multi-frequency detection flexibility. Includes 6″ x 11″ DD Viper searchcoil and built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology.
Garrett ACE™ 400
Advanced features for advanced results. Includes large searchcoil for more depth.
Garrett PRO-Pointer AT
Z-Lynk Wireless
Sync your PRO-Pointer AT to your Z-Lynk-enabled detector. Hear both detector and pinpointer alarms in your headphones. Submersible to 20 feet.
Garrett PRO-Pointer AT
World’s best-selling pinpointer. Submersible to 20 feet. Includes fast retune feature, LED flashlight, 3 sensitivity levels, and belt holster.
Garrett PRO-Pointer II
Water resistant. Patented proportional audio/vibration increases as pinpointer approaches target. Includes belt holster and built-in LED flashlight.
Step-Up Performance
You Know the Basics. Now Give Yourself More Control.
Intermediate detectors are built for hobbyists who are ready to take on more varied sites and make more deliberate adjustments. Greater control over detector behavior can help when ground conditions, target density, or hunt goals become more demanding.
Choosing the Right Detector for Your Next Step Up
Choose the Kind of Control You Want.
| Detector Family | Best For | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|
| ACE / Apex | An accessible step up | Familiar Garrett detecting with additional features and target information as you develop your skills. |
| Vortex | Higher-performance multi-frequency hunting | A modern multi-frequency platform for detectorists who want more versatility and a path to additional capability. |
Faster Recovery
Don't Forget Your Pinpointer.
As hunts get more serious, target recovery time matters. A Garrett Pro-Pointer helps zero in on the target after your detector gets you to the right spot.
Level Up Your Knowledge
Understand the Settings That Change Your Results.
As you gain experience, understanding ground conditions, discrimination, detector technologies, and field accessories can help you get more from every hunt.
Ground Balance Explained
Learn why ground conditions matter and how balancing can improve detector performance.
Understanding Metal Detector Discrimination
Learn how discrimination can help filter unwanted targets while keeping desirable signals in play.
Types of Metal Detectors: VLF, PI, and Multi-Frequency
See how major detector technologies differ and where each approach fits.
Must-Have Metal Detector Accessories
Build a field kit around faster recovery, better audio, transport, and the places you hunt.
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