Why would you want to detect metal? Oh, I don't know … maybe you want to find some gold in the ground. You could dig up ALL the dirt, or you could find the location that has the gold before you dig.

We spent weeks testing the best metal detectors on the market. Here are our top six picks. Purchasing one of the best metal detectors is the first step to kicking off your exciting new hobby. These ...

Editor's Note: December 12, 2025: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re preparing for a new round of metal detector testing, which ...