10 Best Metal Detectors UK [Buyer Guide] 

The DR. OTEK Lightweight Metal Detector for Adults is a lightweight multi-function metal detector equipped with a pinpointer, an innovative memory and a large LCD display. These features enable the metal detector to be able to find metal objects with pinpoint accuracy, it allows for the memory unit to store the information of a particular metal and it would be tuned to that sort of metal making it easier to locate that metal within less time and an LCD display which is a backlight mode that allows you to work at night.

The LCD display also allows you 3 display modes to easily identify the types of metal you are detecting. Its depth and sensitivity is adjustable, makes it easier to pinpoint how deep or how shallow a metal is buried. The DR.OTEK Lightweight Metal Detector for Adults is also lightweight and easy to carry around on camping trips or vacations.

OTEK seems to have outdone itself with the DR.OTEK Easy to Operate Metal Detector for Kids fashioning a metal detector to match their adult version specifically for children. This metal detector is ideal for kids or beginners in metal searching. It is very light with a weight of 0.9 Kilograms. It is safe for the use of children and also quite easy to use.

It is also equipped with features like the adult version such as a pinpoint mode which allows the centre LED to flash different colours when detecting different metals, an adjustable stem to adapt to children for their height, a waterproof coil 8.3 inches long which allows your kids to search for treasures in wet areas without causing damage to the metal detector. The Metal detector for kids makes it easier for kids and their parents to have a relaxing, fun and educative time together while performing a family activity, Metal searching together.

The MYLEK MYMD1062 Metal Detector is packed with a lot of features and advantages that would leave you happily parting with your money. The MYLEK MYMD1062 Metal Detector is equipped with a super-strong discrimination ability along with its view meter, a 6.5-inch waterproof coil, allowing it to be used in various environments. Understanding how important it is to have the required tools for exploring alongside your metal detector, a number of freebies are included.

It comes with a free headphone, 3 in 1 tool housing a shovel, a pick, and a compass tool. It is quite durable with a strong casing which ensures longer use. It has a low battery indicator, and adjustable armrest, and an adjustable stem. Its yellow and black colours are quite aesthetically appealing, and it comes with a 1-year warranty. Thinking up gift ideas? This could be the perfect one.

The TOPQSC Children Lightweight Handheld Metal Detector is a treasure-seeking tool that can be presented as a gift for young children interested in exploring and finding metals. It is known to keep children engaged for hours. The TOPQSC Children Lightweight Handheld Metal Detector comes with an ergonomic design, it has high sensitivity, a comfortable handle and an adjustable lightweight bracket. It is designed to search for gold, silver, iron and metallic objects. The volume and sensitivity can be easily adjusted to fit the user’s style, and it comes with an audio alert and an LCD display to help locate metals found with ease. With its waterproof search coil, this metal detector can be used in areas with shallow water and only requires a 9v battery to function. Batteries should be changed and properly disposed of after they run out. This metal detector with its high sensitivity and large LED display is tailor-made for inexperienced metal finder and suitable for children.

The OMMO Metal Detector for Adults Kids alongside an effective metal detector comes with a carrying bag, 2 9V batteries, a shovel, and 1 headphone. It is a metal detector perfect for children, people developing an interest in metal detection, and for those who just want to have fun using a metal detector. It delivers a fun experience for the user but it isn’t especially accurate. The OMMO Metal Detector for Adults Kids features three distinct modes, the all-metal mode which allows the metal detector to notify you when it is around a metallic object.

The second mode is the disc mode, here you can focus your search on particular signals excluding those that are unwanted. The third mode is the pinpointing mode here, a continuous beep is emitted the closer you approach the desired metal object. It is also fitted with a 10-inch large waterproof search coil and it can detect objects the size of a coin 8 inches deep into the ground and objects larger 4 inches deep. It also has an LCD Backlit display for usage at night, the display also helps to eliminate undesirable signals.

The KKmoon Children Lightweight Handheld Metal Detector is a lightweight children’s metal detector weighing just 0.39 Kilogram. It is made for those who are inexperienced at metal finding, and it helps to create interest in the activity. It has an ergonomic design and comes with an adjustable lightweight bracket. It uses an audio alert and a=LCD display for it detection of an object and has an adjustable sensitivity and volume setting. It has a waterproof search coil, which can only be used in shallow waters. With its easy to handle and its aesthetically appealing design, it is an Ideal gift for children.

The National Geographic Junior Metal Detector can be classed as an introductory metal detector for fostering the growth of metal detecting in the minds of those with a mild interest in it already. It is light and sturdy and can be used on almost all terrains. Packed with great features, your children would be kept engaged for a long time.

This metal detector has a 7.5-inch waterproof dual coil; it has am adjustable sensitivity which helps to avoid false positives. Its arm is a telescoping one that provides length adjustment while the padded arm grip provides comfort for the grip of the child. It comes with a full-colour learning guide, which opens up the child to not only learning about the history of metal detectors and how this metal detector works but learning it in a fun way.

The Amzdeal Lightweight Metal Detector comes with two modes for detecting metals, the All-metal mode which allows you to detect all and every metal, and the Discrimination Mode which allows you to remove some types of metals from the detection range. It is equipped with a  7.48 inches concentric search coil which allows a treasure hunter to be more precise whilst searching for metals.

It employs the use of integrated circuit technology which increases its sensitivity, discrimination, threshold volume, and overall efficiency. Amzdeal Lightweight Metal Detector is lightweight due to its material makeup, and it is waterproof allowing for usage in various terrains.

Here we have another superb product from the DR. OTEK brand, the DR.OTEK Pinpoint Metal Detector for Adults and Kids is a state of the art metal detector, equipped with all the necessary tools you would need to have an exciting time searching for metals in your garden, the beach, or even along the road. The pinpoint control of this metal detector allows you to pinpoint the exact location of the treasure you have found.

It also has an 8-inch search coil that delivers worthwhile results. It comes with a bonus shovel for digging out buried treasure; this shovel is built to dig through gravel, sand, clay, and other substances. The length of the shaft or stem can be adjusted for the usage of either adults or kids. It can be used in pairs for outdoor family bonding experiences.

The MYLEK Metal Detector is an easy to use metal detector that is lightweight and comfortable to use. It is perfect for beginners and is equipped with an easy to adjust length shaft and search coil. The adjustable search coil is waterproof. It features audio and visual indicators, distinguishing between different kinds of metals. It comes with a free headset for extra privacy and a shovel to complete the exploring experience. It also has low battery indicator to help monitor battery usage.