Minelab Equinox 600
The Minelab Equinox range offer some of the top metal detectors on the market today. They offer exceptional performance for their cost and they are one of the few brands considered to be the go-to machines for anyone serious about the hobby.
Equinox 600 Review
The Minelab Equinox 600 is a high-performance metal detector that offers excellent value for money. Its innovative Multi-IQ technology allows it to excel in all terrain and conditions, without the need to switch coils or continuously fiddle with settings. This makes it a great choice for anyone looking to get into the hobby, without breaking the bank.
Despite its entry-level price point, the Equinox 600 boasts a waterproof design and excellent depth, target separation, and a simple interface. This makes it suitable for use on land, beaches, or even underwater.
The Equinox 600 may not have some of the customization options of its more expensive counterparts, such as the gold mode or manual noise cancel option. However, for the average detectorist, these features are not essential and the reduced cost of the machine more than makes up for it.
The Equinox 600 is a popular machine, and there is a wealth of information and guides available online to help you get the most out of it. However, it is not the most portable machine on the market and there are some known build quality faults to be aware of such as the coil lug being prone to snapping.
Overall, the Minelab Equinox 600 is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a high-performance metal detector on a tight budget. If you’re looking for even more performance, check out our review of the Equinox 900. For similar performance with more customization options, check out our review of the Equinox 800. We’ve also created a handy comparison chart to help you compare the models in this range. For detailed technical specifications, please visit the Minelab Website.
Pros & Cons
Exceptional performance
Truly all-terrain capability
Easy to use
Simultaneous Multi-Frequency technology
Tried and tested reliability
Plenty of guides and community support available
Most affordable in the Equinox range
Cons
Some build quality issues
Missing certain quality-of-life features
Lacks a few advanced options found in the 800 / 900 models
Range Comparison
Equinox 600 | Equinox 800 | Equinox 900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Retail Price | £649.00 | £929.00 | £1,129.00 |
Weight | 1.3kg / 2.9lb | 1.3kg / 2.9lb | 1.2kg / 2.6lb |
Composition | Plastic shaft / Not Collapsible | Plastic shaft / Not Collapsible | Carbon Fiber Shaft / Collapsible |
Extended Length | 1440mm | 1440mm | 1440mm |
Collapsed Length | N/A | N/A | 610mm |
Technology | Multi-IQ | Multi-IQ | Multi-IQ (Tuned) |
Waterproof | 3 Metres | 3 Metres | 5 Metres |
Detecting Modes | 3 – Park, Field & Beach | 4 – Gold, Park, Field & Beach | 4 – Gold, Park, Field & Beach |
Operating Frequencies | Multi-IQ (5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz) | Multi-IQ (5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz & 40kHz). | Multi-IQ (4kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz & 40kHz). |
Target Identification | 50: -9 to 40 with ferrous indication | 50: -9 to 40 with ferrous indication | 119: -19 to +99 with ferrous indication |
Sensitivity | 1 to 25 | 1 to 25 | 1 to 28 |
Target Tones | 1, 2, 5, All Tones | 1, 2, 5, All Tones | 1, 2, 5, All Tones, DP (Deep) |
Depth Indicator | 5 Levels | 5 Levels | 5 Levels |
Torch / Flashlight | No | No | Yes |
Screen Backlight | Yes (White) | Yes (White) | Yes (Red) |
Handgrip Vibration | No | No | Yes |
Battery | Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion | Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion | Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
Battery Runtime | Approximately 12 Hours | Approximately 12 Hours | Approximately 12 Hours |
Charge Time | Approximately 4 Hours | Approximately 4 Hours | Approximately 4 Hours |
* There is also the Minelab Equinox 700 available in the range (£799). For ease of comparison we have opted to leave this out. It essentially offers the features of the Equinox 600 with the improvements of the Equinox 900.
