Minelab Equinox 600 vs. 800: Pros and Cons of Each

Since the Minelab's Equinox 800 release, people have wondered, what is the difference between Minelab Equinox 600 and 800?

Most believe that because the Equinox 800 is the top model, they can overlook the 600, but we will prove why both are great options regardless of the other.

While the 800 model is more advanced in many ways, the Equinox 600 has incredible value for a low price. Let's get into the specifics!

The similarities between Minelab's Equinox 600 and 800

We know we are here to talk about the differences between both metal detectors. However, let's start with the things they have in common to make it even plainer.

In reality, the Equinox 600 will have identical performance to the Equinox 800 under the same conditions. You could consider the 600 the simplified version of the Equinox 800, but not a de-sensitized one.

1. Both metal detectors are waterproof up to 10 feet, meaning they are both all-terrain.
2. They offer the same adjustable sensitivity, target volume, and threshold level.
3. A standard 11-inch double D smart coil comes with both devices.
4. Both the 600 and 800 provide 12 hours of run time and a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
5. They offer 50 segment notch discrimination and have a 5-level depth indicator.

Now that we have these specs out of the way, we can talk about what we came here to learn.

The differences between Minelab's Equinox 600 and 800

Let's start with the most obvious difference: what comes inside their box. The Equinox 800 includes headphones and the WM 08 wireless module, while the Equinox 600 comes with wired headphones. However, if you go for the 600, you can still add wireless headphones.

The Equinox 600 is limited to three frequencies: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, and 15 kHz. The 800 includes two additional higher frequencies: 20 kHz and 40 kHz. Multi-frequency operation is identical in both metal detectors; the 600 still employs the full multi-frequency range as part of the Multi-IQ processing.

The Equinox 800 includes Gold Mode, while the 600 doesn't. Both include Park, Field, and Beach search modes.

If you want to have an advanced experience, then the Equinox 800 will help you ensure it. The Advanced Settings allow for a more precise degree of tuning the options that both models share.

For example, both detectors include automatic Noise Cancel, but the Equinox 800 also offers a Manual override. This setting might help find the least interference in areas of EMI, but it is not used often

Another difference between the Equinox 600 and 800 is that the 600 features three levels of Detect Speed, while the Equinox 800 has eight.

When it comes to the hardware, the 800 has an additional User Profile button to jump straight to an alternative Detect Mode. Doing this on the Equinox 600 would take multiple button pushes, but it is still possible.

Additionally, the 600 allows you to turn the backlight on and off, but the 800 includes Low, Medium, High, or Off settings.

The bottom line

If you are still wondering about the differences between the Equinox 600 and 800, let us help you with this last comparison.

Both Equinox models are equally capable and will locate the vast majority of targets with the same precision. Gold prospecting is one of the main differences between the 600 and the 800, as it is only possible with the latter.

The Equinox 600 is a powerhouse at a low price, while the Equinox 800 is not all that much more expensive, and it offers an extra degree of control that hard-core detectorists could appreciate.

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