How Minelab Equinox 700, Garrett AT Max, and XP DEUS II Compare

These three detectors sit in different spots within MetalDetector.com's lineup: the Minelab Equinox 700 is the lowest-priced multi-frequency option of the group at $749.99, the Garrett AT Max is a discounted all-terrain bundle starting at $549.99 (regular $807.99), and the XP DEUS II is the premium wireless multi-frequency machine starting at $799.00 (regular $940.00). Choose the Equinox 700 if you want proven multi-frequency performance at the lowest upfront cost, the AT Max if you want a fully waterproof detector with wireless headphones included at a steep discount, and the DEUS II if wireless freedom and top-tier all-terrain performance justify the highest price. All three are listed as waterproof, so the real differences are frequency technology, included accessories, and price.

Side-by-side comparison

What each model is built for

Minelab Equinox 700 — multi-frequency entry point

The Equinox 700 is the cheapest way into multi-frequency detecting among these three. MetalDetector.com lists it at a flat $749.99 with no sale price, which suggests it is a current, full-price model rather than clearance stock. Multi-frequency operation is the main reason to pick it: it lets the detector work across several frequencies at once instead of one, which generally helps on mixed targets and varied ground. If your sites change often — parks one weekend, fields the next — this is the most cost-effective of the three.

Garrett AT Max — waterproof bundle value

The AT Max listing is the standout on price: $549.99 against a $807.99 regular price, a $258 saving, and it ships with the Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones as part of the package. It carries a 4.9 rating on the page. The AT Max is a single-frequency all-terrain detector, so it does not offer the multi-frequency approach of the other two, but the fully waterproof build and included wireless audio make it the strongest pick if you detect in or near water and want a complete kit without buying headphones separately.

XP DEUS II — premium wireless multi-frequency

The DEUS II starts at $799.00 (regular $940.00, save $141) and is sold with an accessory choice at checkout, so the final price depends on which coil and extras you select. It is a waterproof multi-frequency detector built around the DEUS wireless platform, and the page notes it "performs extremely well in all terrain." Its 4.8 rating is slightly below the AT Max's 4.9, but ratings reflect buyer satisfaction rather than raw capability. Pick this one if wireless operation and all-terrain multi-frequency performance matter more than saving $250.

How to decide

• Budget first: if $750 is your ceiling, the Equinox 700 is the only multi-frequency option here.
• Water and wet ground: the AT Max's fully waterproof design plus included Z-Lynk headphones at $549.99 is the best value package.
• Wireless and versatility: the DEUS II is the choice if you want the DEUS wireless system and are willing to pay the premium; remember the "from" price means your total depends on the accessories you choose.
• Ratings: the AT Max (4.9) and DEUS II (4.8) are close; treat these as a rough signal of buyer satisfaction, not a performance ranking.

Before you order

MetalDetector.com states free shipping on orders over $150, which covers all three detectors, and describes a competitive return policy — check the current terms on the site before purchase. Prices and discounts shown here come from the product listings and can change; confirm the final price, especially the DEUS II's accessory-dependent total, at checkout.