Minelab Equinox 600 overview

Among Minelab's current lineup, the Minelab Equinox 600 stands out as a metal detector for coin and relic hunters. The core spec is its Simultaneous multi-frequency Multi-IQ capability.

What separates it day to day is multi-iq technology, fully waterproof up to 3 meters and pinpoint mode — details that matter more once you're a few hours into a search than any spec sheet line.

It's made in Australia, and comes with a official warranty on device and coil warranty.

Minelab Equinox 600 key features

Multi-IQ technology

runs numerous frequencies on its own in the background, with nothing to switch by hand.

Fully waterproof up to 3 meters

copes with wet sand, shallow streams, and rain with no special precautions needed.

Pinpoint mode

Zeroes in on a target's exact position as soon as you've got a solid signal.

3 search modes with 6 presets

Park, Field, and Beach, each holding two savable presets for rapid recall.

3 single frequencies (3F x 3)

5, 10, and 15 kHz hand three purpose-built alternatives to the all-round Multi-IQ mode.

50 target ID segments

enough resolution to separate likely targets from obvious debris before digging.

Battery life up to 12 hours

The best runtime currently in the Equinox lineup, thanks to its internal lithium-ion cell.

Upgradeable

Firmware updates install over USB on Windows or Mac whenever Minelab hands you one out.

Park 1 & 2 mode

centred on gardens and crowded public ground, with two presets you can tailor and save separately.

Field 1 & 2 mode

weighs depth against discrimination for farmland and long-undisturbed sites.

Beach 1 & 2 mode

uses Multi-IQ to trim on the off-target readings wet and dry sand tend to cause.

Pinpoint mode (dedicated)

shrinks the recovery area once you get a signal, so there's no need to open a bigger hole than necessary.

Technical specs

Technology	Simultaneous multi-frequency Multi-IQ
Single Frequencies	5, 10, 15 kHz (3F x 3 technology)
Search Modes	Park 1-2, Field 1-2, Beach 1-2
Interference Cancellation	Automatic
Sensitivity	1 to 25
Wireless Audio	Compatible with WM 08 and Bluetooth/aptX low-latency headphones (optional)
Volume	0 to 25
Target Tones	1, 2, 5, All Tones
Discrimination Segments	50 segments
Target ID	Ferrous: -9 to 0 / Non-ferrous: 1 to 40
Pinpoint Mode	Pinpoint available
Depth Indicator	5 levels
Length	Extended: 144 cm (56.7 in)
Weight	1.34 kg (2.96 lb)
Standard Search Coil	EQX11 round 11-inch Double-D waterproof coil, with coil cover
Display	Monochrome backlit LCD display
Battery	Internal lithium-ion battery, up to 12 hours runtime
Water Resistance	Full device, up to 3 meters (10 feet)
Upgradeable	Upgradeable via USB (Windows and Mac)
Warranty	Official warranty on device and coil
Manufacturer	Minelab
Made in	Australia
Capability Tier (site badge)	Medium to Good