Product Comparison: Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) vs Garrett Ace 250

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Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) Metal Detector

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Garrett Ace 250

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General Specifications

Brand

Minelab

Garrett

Model

Go-Find 60 (3231-0003)

Ace 250

Origin

USA

About the Product

The Go-Find detectors are lightweight and collapsible. The search coil is fully waterproof so you can search on land and in water. Simply press the FIND button to select from Search Modes and go detecting.

Pinpointing with the ACE 250 Pinpointing is one of the most important, but simple to learn, techniques you need when treasure hunting. Knowing how to pinpoint correctly can mean the difference between digging a six-inch hole or a 2-inch plug.

Key Specs

Circuitry Type

VLF

Type

Ground

Operation Mode

All-Metal and Discriminate

Search Coil Type

Monoloop

Concentric

Search Coil Size

10"

6.5" x 9"

Adjustment Length

21.9" to 51.4"

42" to 51"

Search Coil Type
Search Coil Size

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) Metal Detector

Great for a beginner and works well for a seasoned veteran that needs something more portable than the regular detectors.
I am very impressed with the go-find 60. It is light weight, and very easy to use. This detector is an awesome detector for the money, both for beginner and expert.
Works great. Found coins already with it. Going to take it on a cruise and it's easy to pack.
It is a little more bulky that I imagined also but this is because of the coil. It would have been good if the coil folded in two and offsettable to be streamline when closed.
The only negative I can find about this detector is the coil shape. It’s an odd choice and takes a little getting used to but it really works well on the beach.

Size & Weight

Height

22 in.

22.1 in.

Width

5 in.

11.1 in.

Depth

4 in.

5.2 in.

Weight

2.3 lbs.

2.7 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) Metal Detector

It's good, compact - great for taking on holiday.
It's lightweight and collapses down to a decent size, then when you get to where you're going it takes seconds to detract.
The fact that it folds up small enough to fit into a backpack is a big deal.
I was very pleased with its performance. It folds up small enough to fit in a larger carry-on bag, or can easily be packed in checked luggage.
I'm not actually so finicky but to me the balance when holding was feeling uncomfortable and not weighted right.

Detection

Operation Frequency

7.8 kHz

6.5 kHz

Detection Modes

Coins, All Metal, Pinpoint

All Metal, Jewelry, Custom, Relics, Coins, Pinpoint

Sensitivity

5 Levels

8 adjustments

Ground Balance

Automatic

Preset Ground Balance

Detection Depth

Coins: up to 10 in., Big objects: 24 in.

Sensitivity
Ground Balance

What customers say about "Detection"

Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) Metal Detector

It can discriminate between different metal's so reduces the amount of time digging, although you can't completely eliminate trash.
After 4 week's of using it I'm completely happy and found some interesting things, load's of coin's and even a few rings. For me I'd recomend this detector anyday.
It doesn’t work in all metal mode in wet sand but It does work 100% when you discriminate iron.
There are literally no false signals. Especially if your sand scoop is roughly the same size/width of the rectangular coil. I never miss a target.
The detector itself appears to be quite sensitive and on my first trip out with only this machine I was able to recover 3 silver dimes and 5 wheat pennies as well as a bunch of older memorial pennies.

Features

Display

LCD screen with backlight

LCD display without backlit

Audio Identification

4-Tone Audio-ID

2-Tone

Target Depth Indicator

Yes

Accessories Included

Smartphone holder, Digging tool, Earbuds

Batteries

Water Resistance

Waterproof coil

Extras

Pro App, Bluetooth, Built-in Speaker

Electronic pinpointing, Accept/Reject Discrimination, Continuous Coin Depth Indicator, Interchangeable ACE series searchcoils, Expanded Target ID Legend, Pushbutton Controls, Adjustable arm cuff, Quarter-inch (1/4") size headphone jack

Digital Target ID

12 segments

What customers say about "Features"

Minelab Go-Find 60 (3231-0003) Metal Detector

The bluetooth and app worked as they should after I upgaded my Android version.
The app is great on your phone and it a great starting point if you wanna start metal detecting.
The backlight feature is also awesome. Everything functions as expected. I easily found 10 coins on the beach my first time out.
iPhone will only fit in supplied holder if you don't have a cover.
My only complaint is where you hold the detector. After an hour of use, it's was a little uncomfortable. I will probably cover mine with a foam wrap.

Power

Batteries

4 AA

Battery Indicator

Yes