KAIWEETS KGM01 Metal Detector

£112

A Budget Metal Detector for Beginners

As the weather begins to warm up, we’re all looking for fun activities which will get you and your family out of the house and enjoying your surrounding landscapes - especially when these landscapes may be the perfect place to find hidden gems! Therefore, metal detecting has become a big summer activity with detectorists taking to fields, beaches or even their own back gardens to search for buried treasure.

I’ve always been fascinated by history and have seen the brilliant artefacts and coins that people have discovered using metal detectors, so when the KAIWEETS KGM01 Metal Detector came across my desk I was thrilled as now I could have a go myself and try and uncover some hidden gems.

Straight out of the box the detecting base ring, adjustable arm and LCD screen were all separated and just needed a few simple steps to put them together. I was then left with a fairly lightweight metal detector in a sleek red and black design which looked and felt sturdy. The box also includes an armrest/brace which you just attach to the top of the detector and provides support for your elbow and wrist whilst you gently scan over the ground. Also included in the box are a set of headphones and a carrying case, perfect for hearing the audible beeps of the detector even better and making transportation of the detector whilst not in use super easy.

One of the main perks of the KGM01 Metal Detector is that it has 6 detection modes: all metal, disc, notch, memory, coins, and pinpoint. These modes allow you to adjust your detector to pick up on the things and metals you want to find and avoid any pointless digging for unwanted objects. I personally loved using the coins mode as it (as the name suggests) just alerts you to coins buried in the ground. With a detection depth of 11.8 inches, I was able to find a few random coins that had been dropped. Whilst I didn’t find any super old coins, I did discover a few 2p and 5p coins which made a fun discovery either way!

I loved how adjustable the detector was not only between the 6-detection mode, but you could actually adjust the height on the arm attached to the detecting base ring making it perfect for any height, so even kids can give the metal detector a go. Another key adjustable component of the KGM01 is that you can adjust the sensitivity and utilise the ground-balancing effects to help you remove unwanted alerts and find any present metals more easily. All of these modes are easy to navigate on the LCD screen display which is easy to use and provides a clear view of when metals are detected.

When you do discover something, the detector provides an audible beep, and with the headphone jack, you can attach the included headphones to the detector so you never miss any objects and potential exciting discoveries. The metal detector disc head has IP68 waterproofing so you don’t have to worry about it getting wet when going over damp grassy areas, which is a great addition and makes it perfect for English weather when you never can tell when it will start raining. However, the control box isn’t waterproof so probably not great for a complete downpour!

If you’re on the hunt for a metal detector, you can’t really go wrong with the KAIWEETS KGM01 Metal Detector; it is easy to use, has great adjustability for your required exploration and can be completely folded up for easy transportation. I loved getting to scan across my garden for any exciting finds, and whilst the discovery of treasure is not guaranteed, it makes a great activity for all the family this summer.

Pros:

• Adjustable metal detector for height, metal detection setting and sensitivity
• Completely foldable design for easy transportation in the included bag
• Arms/elbow support for more comfortable metal detecting sessions

Cons:

• The headphones aren’t the best quality but are fine for the job or could easily be replaced

 

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