Garrett Pro-Pointer AT vs Minelab Pro-Find 35
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A pinpointer saves a lot of poking around in the hole. Here are Garrett's and Minelab's models side by side. Specs are from Garrett's and Minelab's pages and the listings. We haven't tested them.
Side by side
| Pro-Pointer AT | Pro-Find 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | 20 ft (6 m), IP68 (Garrett) | 10 ft (3 m) (Minelab) |
| Sensitivity | 3 levels (Garrett) | 5 levels (Minelab) |
| Weight | 6.5 oz with battery (Garrett) | 6.6 oz (Minelab) |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | Audio; Stealth Mode vibrate-only (Garrett) | Audio and vibration; ferrous tone ID (listing) |
| Extras | Fast retune; Lost Pro-Pointer Alarm; holster | DIF tech to reduce interference with a running detector; holster, lanyard (listing) |
| Battery | 9V, included (Garrett) | See listing |
The picks
Garrett Pro-Pointer AT
- Submersible to 20 ft, per the listing
- 3 sensitivity levels; fast retune
- One-button control; stealth mode
- Molded inch/cm ruler; lanyard loop
Minelab Pro-Find 35
- Waterproof to 10 ft (3 m), per the listing
- DIF tech; ferrous tone ID
- 5 sensitivity levels; audio and vibration
- Flashlight, holster and lanyard
Related options
If you run a Garrett detector with Z-Lynk, the Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk version sends its audio to the same wireless headphones, per its listing. Minelab's Pro-Find 40 is also listed waterproof to 10 ft with five sensitivity levels, and Nokta's AccuPOINT adds Bluetooth audio and a color screen.
Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk
- Z-Lynk wireless audio with Z-Lynk detectors and headphones, per the listing
- Submersible to 20 ft
- Belt holster and 9V battery included
Minelab Pro-Find 40
- Fully waterproof housing, per the listing
- DIF tech to reduce interference with a running detector
- Ferrous tone ID; 5 sensitivity levels
- Audio plus vibration; flashlight, holster and lanyard
Nokta AccuPOINT Pinpointer
- IP68 waterproof to 10 ft (3 m), per the listing
- Bluetooth audio
- 1-tone, 2-tone or iron-off discrimination
- Color LCD; volume and backlight control
More options, including budget picks, in our pinpointer guide. Then finish your kit with a digger.
FAQ
Pro-Pointer AT waterproof depth?
20 ft, per Garrett.
Pro-Find 35 waterproof depth?
10 ft, per Minelab.
More sensitivity settings?
Pro-Find 35, five vs three.