If you’re dreaming of finding long-lost relics and buried treasures, metal detecting might be for you—and in this video I break down my top 5 best metal detectors for beginners of 2025. I built this list around the stuff that actually matters when you’re starting out: price, performance, durability, and real user feedback. And if you want the most up-to-date pricing, I always keep the links in the description. I cover beginner-friendly picks for different environments, from parks and fields to beaches and even underwater. The Minelab Equinox 600 is my high-end all-purpose option with serious depth and full waterproofing, while the Fisher F22 is the easy, turn-it-on-and-go choice that’s sealed up for nasty weather. If you want to go underwater deep, the RM Ricomax is the affordable lightweight option that signals with vibration and an LED. I also talk about the Nokta Makro Simplex+ for pro-level perks at an entry price, and the Garrett ACE 300 for beginners who still want room to grow with multiple search modes and numeric target ID.