Two metal detectors compared using only what their Gold Output catalog pages state: intended use, setup, cost inputs, strengths, and limits.
| Fact | Minelab Gold Monster 1000 | Fisher Gold Bug Pro Gold Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | $749.00$100.00 more | $649.00$100.00 less |
| MSRP | $799.99 | $699.99 |
| Tracked price range | $700.00 – $850.00 | $600.00 – $750.00 |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.5 lbs |
| Key spec | 10" coil (45 kHz) | 5" coil (high frequency) |
| Expertise | intermediate | intermediate |
| Popularity | ★★★★☆ 8/10 | ★★★★☆ 8/10 |
Prices are the catalog's tracked reference prices, not live offers.
Dedicated gold detecting. The catalog describes a high-performance 45 kHz detector that suits both beginners and experts.
Nugget shooting in gold country. The catalog describes a specialized gold detector whose high-frequency operation targets tiny gold.
A 10-inch coil running at 45 kHz with automatic ground tracking, on a 3.5-pound adjustable-length shaft.
A 5-inch high-frequency coil on a 2.5-pound adjustable-length shaft — the lighter of the two.
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 $749.00 — the tracked average — or your real purchase price as the fixed cost.
Use $649.00 — the tracked average — or your real purchase price as the fixed cost.