In my early 60's and a beginner would the 300 or 400 do for me or are they better options

Name: Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector
Brand: Garrett
Price: 357.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Hello Louie, the 400 is an excellent choice for your detecting needs. It is a powerful machine that is easy to use and packs some great advanced features to use as you grow to know the machine. It is very similar to its big brother, the AT Pro.

Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector

$357.95

Bundle Includes

Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector
Kellyco Gloves for Metal Detecting $7.99
Kellyco Sifter Finds Pouch for Metal Detecting $24.99

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Product highlights

Total Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.32 kgs)
Frequency: 10 kHz Frequency
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty
Digital Target ID: Scale of 0 to 99
Audio: Three Distinctive Tones Based on Metal Type and Conductivity
Discrimination Control: Modify Discrimination Patterns by Eliminating Individual Notches
Iron Audio™: Hear Iron Targets That Have Been Discriminated Against
Coin Depth Indicator: 2", 4", 6" & 8" Depth Indicators

Best for

Coin

Gold

Relic

Beach

Advanced

Beginner

Product Description

The ACE 400 metal detector from Garrett is highly recommended for detectorists looking to find coins, jewelry, relics or even competing in treasure hunting events. The ACE 400 metal detector includes a submersible search coil that will even search the edges of a lake, pond or any other watery, swampy area. This metal detector features advanced settings including Digital Target ID and Frequency Adjust to help you dig more treasure and less trash. This detector also features the Iron Audio button to quickly listen in on any iron targets you have eliminated to make sure you don't miss a single treasure.

Selection Modes:

Zero Discrimination (All metal)
Jewelry Mode
Custom Mode (Save your notch selection)
Relics Mode
Coins Mode
Pinpoint Mode (When Pinpoint button is pressed)

For more information on the Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector, read our comparison guide between the Garrett ACE 400 vs. AT Pro.

Specifications

Manufacturer Garrett
Manuals
Instruction Manuals

Garrett ACE 400 - English

Garrett ACE 400 - Spanish
Quick Look The Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector is one of Garrett top performing detectors, great for coin, jewelry, relic, and dry beach hunting.
SKU 14-1141260-bundle
Product Dimensions 21.50x14.25x5.50
Product Type Metal Detectors
Best for Beginner, Coin, Relic
Factory Included Accessories
- Coil Cover
- Hardware Set
- Arm Rest Strap
- Rain & Dust Cover
- Instructional Manual
- ClearSound Easy Stow Headphones
- 8.5x11" PROformance DD Search Coil
Warranty Yes
Detector Type All-Purpose
Interchangeable Search Coil Yes
Technology VLF Single Frequency
Arm Rest Fixed
Arm Rest Strap Yes
Adjustable Shaft Yes
Assembled Length Max (in) 51
Assembled Length Min (in) 42
Apps None
GPS No
Audio Tones Yes
Depth Indication Yes
Control Box Mount Standard
Frequencies 10 kHz
Number of Frequencies 1
Programmable Target Id Yes
Target Id Segments 12
Target Id Yes
Discrimination Adjustable
Pinpoint Mode Yes
Ground Balance Fixed
Vibration Mode No
Search Modes 6
Search Mode Types Coins, Custom, Jewelry, Pinpoint, Relics, Zero Discrim. Modes
Search Flashlight No
Display Type LCD
Backlit Display No
Volume Control No
Headphone Jack 1/4"
Bluetooth Compatible No
Interchangeable Headphones Yes
Battery Type AA
Battery Quantity 4
Battery Life (hr) 20 to 40 Hours
Waterproof Non-Waterproof
Rechargeable System No
Exclusive Features Iron Audio, 0-99 Target I.D. Scale, Higher Frequency, Adjustable Frequency, Notch Discrimination

More Information

Garrett ACE 400 Metal Detector

Technical Specifications:

Weighs in at 2.8 lbs (1.27 kgs)
Operates at 10 kHz Frequency
Protected by a 2 Year Limited Warranty
Able to Accept or Reject Targets Based on Set Discrimination
Modifies Discrimination Patterns using Notch Discrimination

Features:

Stabilizes Itself Using Camlocks
Eliminates Interference using an Adjustable Frequency
Includes 3 Search Modes for Jewelry, Coins and All Metal
Determines a Target’s Depth using a Coin Depth Indicator
Iron Audio Features Allows Discriminated Iron Targets Be Heard
Provides Sharp and Responsive Audio with Pulse-Width Modulation
Sends a Reminder When Ready to Charge with a Low Battery Indicator
Adapts to Treasure Hunting Environment using 4 Sensitivity Adjustments
Allows the User to Know What’s Below Their Feet with a 0 to 99 Scale Digital Target ID

Factory Included Accessories:

Coil Cover
Hardware Set
Arm Rest Strap
Rain & Dust Cover
Instructional Manual
ClearSound Easy Stow Headphones
8.5x11" PROformance DD Search Coil

Customer Reviews

Questions and Answers

Posted On: 12/6/2021 By: Louie White

Q: In my early 60's and a beginner would the 300 or 400 do for me or are they better options

A: Hello Louie, the 400 is an excellent choice for your detecting needs. It is a powerful machine that is easy to use and packs some great advanced features to use as you grow to know the machine. It is very similar to its big brother, the AT Pro.