Minelab Equinox 700 vs Equinox 900
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The 700 vs 900 decision mostly comes down to whether you'll use the extras. Everything below is from the Amazon listings. We haven't run either one.
Side by side
| Equinox 700 | Equinox 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Multi-IQ or 4 single frequencies | Multi-IQ or 6 single frequencies |
| Modes | Park, Field, Beach | Park, Field, Beach, Gold |
| Coils in the box | EQX 11 in. DD | EQX 11 in. and 6 in. DD |
| Waterproof | 16 ft (5 m) | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Headphones | Wireless | Wireless |
| Weight | 2.8 lb | 2.8 lb |
Do you need Gold mode?
Only if you plan to hunt for nuggets. For coins, relics and jewelry, Park, Field and Beach do the work. If gold is the main goal, it's worth reading our gold detector guide first, because dedicated VLF gold detectors like the Gold Monster 1000 (45 kHz, per its listing) run at higher frequencies.
The picks
Minelab Equinox 700
- Multi-IQ or 4 single frequencies, per the listing
- Waterproof to 16 ft (5 m)
- Park, Field and Beach modes
- EQX 11 in. DD coil; wireless headphones; 2.8 lb
Minelab Equinox 900
- Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency, or 6 single frequencies, per the listing
- Waterproof and submersible to 16 ft (5 m)
- Park, Field, Beach and Gold modes; 119-point Target ID
- EQX 11 in. and 6 in. DD coils; wireless headphones; 2.8 lb
Weighing Garrett too? See Vortex VX5 vs VX7 vs VX9 and our waterproof detector guide.
FAQ
What does the 900 add?
Gold mode, two more single frequencies and a 6 inch coil.
Waterproof?
Both to 16 ft.
Weight?
Both 2.8 lb.