Minelab’s Equinox 800 – Review

Minelab Equinox 800 is an all-purpose metal detector that offers stable and efficient performance in various conditions. One of the key features of this metal detector is the Multi-IQ technology that enables the users to assess the location through multi-frequency mode. The multi-frequency feature allows the machine to create a coil field with various frequencies available at the same time. This further allows the tool to scrutinize the location with high, medium, and low frequencies, offering a more efficient performance. It also comes with high-quality discrimination of trash and ferrous metals. The Equinox 800 also ascertain deeper search, allowing it to detect large as well as small object on different depths. The metal detector is entirely waterproof with an isolation index of IP68. This allows users to focus on target up to 10 feet. So it is one of the best metal detectors for underwater searches. It also comes with four search modes and to modifying search regimes for each preset search mode. Eventually, users get 12 search modes. 

 Some notable features of Minelab’s Equinox 800

1.     Multi-IQ Technology 

Multi-IQ Technology allows the users to examine the location using multi-frequency mode. Contrary to the popular single-frequency mode, multi-frequency is a distinctive feature. It enables the device to create coil fields with all available frequency simultaneously. This, in turn, contributes to the performance of the metal detector. This feature eliminates the need for you to constantly check for the location with various frequencies in fear of missing out on something valuable. Equinox 800 equips five levels of single frequencies including 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz multi-frequency mode. 

2.     Four Search Modes 

Equinox 800 features four search modes which may appear a little less as opposed to other metal detectors in the market. However, when these four search modes work with multi-frequency, the performance boosts to a whole new level. The four search modes include – 

• Field Mode – It is an ideal mode for targeting artifacts and jewelry. The integration of multi-IQ further helps in finding a target with various sizes. 
• Park Mode – This mode offers exceptional performance in a recreation area with a lot of trash. 
• Beach Mode – This mode is perfect for hunting on dry sand, wet sand, or underwater. 
• Gold Mode – This mode comes in handy when you want to search for gold nuggets. It uses a single high frequency of around 20 or 40 kHz.  

3.     Control and Display 

 The Equinox 800 comes with a clear LCD display with VDI digital for optimum visual and convenient. This allows you to see all the data clearly right on the screen. Furthermore, it allows users to change the operating frequency and search modes easily. 

 Other Features of Equinox 800

• Ground balance
• Noise cancellation 
• Modifiable sensitivity 
• Adjustable backlight 
• Inbuilt rechargeable battery