# Garrett AT MAX Metal Detector

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-at-max-metal-detector
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/metal-detectors
- Placement: #3 of 14 in Metal Detectors, A tier
- Brand: Garrett
- LP on this board: 703
- Last researched: 2026-09-04T03:33:31.049Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

A reliable and waterproof all-around detector that consistently receives positive mentions for its depth and ease of use.

## For

- Fully waterproof construction
- Good depth performance
- Reliable overall operation
- Robust construction
- Good depth for price point

## Against

- Depth less than top Minelab models

## Evidence

Consolidated from 18 cited sources across 15 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serious Detecting | Metal Detecting | B | https://seriousdetecting.com/blogs/detecting-prospecting/garrett-at-max-review-2026-features-depth-performance-and-whether-it-s-still-worth-buying?srsltid=AfmBOooD3377RQjEwVkkKUtcsqqVQsGWYWZIsm60_tTojzDkp_YSELqt | fetched and confirmed |
| DetectHistory | DetectHistory | B | https://detecthistory.com/garrett/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Detector Warehouse | Rahila Momin | B | https://detectorwarehouse.com/blogs/news/garrett-at-max-vs-garrett-at-pro?srsltid=AfmBOorgnY0TRuUEGl-AaFy8pFr_Grl_b_VOPIAjYH3YBRGn9wetq-s7 | fetched and confirmed |
| Serious Detecting | Metal Detecting | B | https://seriousdetecting.com/blogs/detecting-prospecting/garrett-at-max-vs-at-pro-which-metal-detector-is-better-in-2026?srsltid=AfmBOooL8EWccajZ_T36YcRPEyY_am9V7iqc2bwuX-4JWb-sOHLJTqYT | fetched and confirmed |
| Detector Warehouse | William Oscar | B | https://detectorwarehouse.com/blogs/news/garrett-at-max-metal-detector-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoowgGoFIHQ3ZLTqiVbRJpQyQZ3abaQbqTswQ9ABbSYEfZguEO77 | fetched and confirmed |
| Serious Detecting | Metal Detecting | C | https://seriousdetecting.com/blogs/detecting-prospecting/garrett-at-max-vs-minelab-equinox-900-which-metal-detector-is-better-in-2026?srsltid=AfmBOoqZOETK8ECQbzgFWTnA1Y7_NMtDo_AIa9pg52VsWn7VECbsM0ar | fetched and confirmed |
| European Technology Group \| Best Gold and Metal Detectors | ETG GmbH | B | https://euro-technologygroup.com/garrett-vs-minelab-metal-detectors/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Only Garden | Only Garden | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yitygqEAvt4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Aquachigger | Aquachigger | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ihARV03Ww | fetched and confirmed |
| Paul Cee Metal Detecting | Paul Cee Metal Detecting | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxW-t43aU7A | fetched and confirmed |
| Gone Diggin | Gone Diggin | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFy810CwA5s | fetched and confirmed |
| The Hoover Boys | The Hoover Boys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZjNrXJoEhI | fetched and confirmed |
| Outdoorsygal O | Outdoorsygal O | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4TcyCjs1A | fetched and confirmed |
| Digger Dawn | Digger Dawn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYFVck2VjBw | fetched and confirmed |
| Relic Recoverist | Relic Recoverist | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0X1oGpQZvM | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Andy Harrell | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/383239277739159/posts/897559652973783/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNJ_T5jkGJ/ | fetched and confirmed |
| beauty epic | beauty epic | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6l565zBaXA | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-vanquish-440-metal-detector |
| 2 | XP Deus II HF2 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/xp-deus-ii-hf2-metal-detector |
| 4 | Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-equinox-900-metal-detector |
| 5 | Nokta FindX Pro Metal Detector | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/nokta-findx-pro-metal-detector |
| 6 | Minelab Manticore Metal Detector | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-manticore-metal-detector |
| 7 | Minelab Equinox 700 Metal Detector | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/minelab-equinox-700-metal-detector |
| 8 | Garrett ACE Apex Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/garrett-ace-apex-metal-detector |
| 12 | Bounty Hunter Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/bounty-hunter-metal-detector |
| 13 | Gold Monster 1000 Metal Detector | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/gold-monster-1000-metal-detector |
| 14 | Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/bounty-hunter-gold-digger-metal-detector |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/metal-detectors.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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