Minelab GPX 6000 vs Garrett Axiom: Pulse Induction Gold Detectors Compared
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If you're hunting nuggets in hot, mineralized ground, a pulse induction (PI) detector is the usual step up from a VLF. Garrett explains the trade: PI detectors "sacrifice discrimination for depth in mineralized soils," while mineralized ground is a weak spot for VLF. Here's how these two compare by listing. We haven't tested them.
Compared
| Minelab GPX 6000 | Garrett Axiom | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GeoSense-PI | Pulse induction |
| Ground balance | Automatic | Terra-Scan |
| Coils in package | 11 in. monoloop + 14 in. DD | 13x11 in. DD + 11x7 in. mono |
| Weight | 4.6 lb | 4.2 lb (11 in. coil) |
| Battery | See listing | Up to 16 hours |
| Extras | 3-year warranty | Iron Check (with DD-FC coil); wireless headphones |
All from the listings.
Minelab GPX 6000
Minelab's GeoSense-PI machine handles ground balance automatically, per the listing, and this package gives you two waterproof coils: an 11 inch monoloop and a 14 inch DD. It's the one to look at if you want to swing and let the detector sort out the ground.
Minelab GPX 6000 (2-coil package)
- GeoSense-PI pulse induction, per the listing
- 11 in. monoloop and 14 in. DD waterproof coils
- Automatic ground balance
- 4.6 lb; 3-year warranty
Garrett Axiom and Axiom Lite
The full Axiom package comes with two coils and wireless headphones, per the listing. If you only want one coil, the Axiom Lite is listed with the 11x7 inch coil, Terra-Scan ground balance and the same 16-hour battery figure.
Garrett Axiom
- Pulse induction gold detector, per the listing
- 13x11 in. DD and 11x7 in. mono coils; wireless headphones
- Terra-Scan ground balance; Iron Check with DD-FC coil
- 4.2 lb with 11 in. coil; up to 16 hours battery
Garrett Axiom Lite
- Pulse induction gold detector with 11x7 in. coil, per the listing
- Terra-Scan ground balance
- Up to 16 hours battery
Not ready for PI?
High-frequency VLF gold detectors are lighter and discriminate better. Compare them in Gold Monster 1000 vs AT Gold and our gold detector guide. Before you go, check for claims: where to find gold.
FAQ
Why PI for gold?
More depth in mineralized ground, at the cost of discrimination, per Garrett.
Which is lighter?
The Axiom, 4.2 vs 4.6 lb.
What coils?
GPX: 11 in. mono + 14 in. DD. Axiom: 13x11 DD + 11x7 mono.