Two metal detectors compared using only what their Gold Output catalog pages state: intended use, setup, cost inputs, strengths, and limits.
| Fact | Garrett ACE 200 Metal Detector | Fisher F22 Weatherproof Metal Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | $179.00$20.00 less | $199.00$20.00 more |
| MSRP | $199.99 | $229.99 |
| Tracked price range | $150.00 – $220.00 | $170.00 – $250.00 |
| Weight | 2.75 lbs | 2.3 lbs |
| Key spec | 6.5" x 9" coil | 9" triangular coil |
| Expertise | beginner | beginner |
| Popularity | ★★★★☆ 8/10 | ★★★☆☆ 7/10 |
Prices are the catalog's tracked reference prices, not live offers.
Entry-level coin shooting and relic hunting. The catalog calls the ACE 200 perfect for beginners, with digital target ID and a waterproof coil.
Entry-level detecting in weatherproof form: iron audio and 9-segment visual target identification, light and easy to use per the catalog.
A 6.5-by-9-inch waterproof coil on a 2.75-pound adjustable-length shaft.
A 9-inch triangular coil on a 2.3-pound adjustable-length shaft, with a weatherproof body.
Whichever you pick, the purchase price is a fixed cost in the Gold Output profitability calculator: enter the price you actually pay under fixed costs, and any per-hour costs separately. The table above gives each product's tracked reference price as a starting point.
Use $179.00 — the tracked average — or your real purchase price as the fixed cost.
Use $199.00 — the tracked average — or your real purchase price as the fixed cost.