Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

Don’t kid yourself: You’ve probably always wanted a metal detector. After seeing them in so many movies and television shows, and maybe even hobbyists at the beach using one, maybe it’s about time you ...

During testing, our team found that this metal detector excelled when at detecting aluminum, picking it up from six inches away or less. It also detected a pair of 10-karat gold earrings, though only ...

It has four search modes and works better in wet conditions than cheaper alternatives.