Garrett At Pro vs GTI 2500 Depth Test...Part 1 

The GTI-2500 has a GTI Imaging coil and the AT-Pro a proformance coil. Not a fair contest on the negative side of the coils. Rerun your test with both detectors maxed out in all metal from bottom of coils and see the results. Thanks, John.

You’re comparing a DD coil to a Concentric coil. That’s comparing apples to oranges because DD coils generally go deeper than concentric coils. Also, you’re testing from the top side of the coil and concentric coils (notice I said concentric and NOT dd) focus their power on the BOTTOM of the coil - this has to do with how the wires are positioned inside the coil relative to each other. If you don’t believe me, just get a low freq RF power meter and measure the difference. I measure 17 to 20% more radiated energy on the bottom of my GTI-2500 concentric coils. With a DD on my GTI-2500, I can get a solid hit at 17” (air test) with a large gold Masonic ring. That’s really good, even for an air test.

Hi Steve, The thing I learned since the test is the stock coil that came with the AT Pro is equal to the 12.5" GTI 2500 coil in depth. So the test is unfair with the 9.5 coil vs the stock AT Pro coil. If would have put that big coil on the 2500 it would be an equal contest...you got a great detector! Don't worry...

different coils, i can tell you my GTI 2500 is a powerhouse, it will easily find stuff way deeper than youll want to dig it,and in all metal, it rocks. but like was mentioned sensitivity may have been overlooked. :)

@manofsteelhead I dont think you watched the whole video chief # 2...I explained in the vid why it is in Disc mode as apposed to all metal...Only in the ground will the 2500 go deeper in all metal mode. Watch again. Don't take it personal...the GTI 2500 is my fav detector. It will get the depth of the AT Pro does with the new 11x8.5" on it also. Garrett engineer says the new DD coil is made to get the depth of a 12"-13" concentric coil. Thanks for your concern. Garrett Dealer

As purchased out of the box, the GTI 2500 comes with the smaller coil...Don't under estimate how powerful the AT Pro is. Thanks for your comment.

I would get the AT Pro...the 2500 is a bit old and is being updated with a new model as we speak. When it is released no-one knows yet. Hard to go wrong with the AT Pro though.

Must be difficult in the field using the top side of the coil. I cant even imagin how that's done. A valid test would be in the direction they would actually be used, and with the concentric coil, you would have to hit the tip of the cone shaped detection area at it's extreme depth limit. As concentric vs DD coil detection patterns are described, off even an inch with the concentric coil would make the test invalid.

Nice to know, looking to move up on my Garrett 250.

Open air testing don't mean squat, what's the point. Performance on buried items is the ONLY thing that matters.

I don't understand why you felt the need to make it even. that's like comparing a Mustang GT to a Camaro SS and removing the v8 from one and putting in a v6 beforehand. People want to know how the GTI 2500 will perform as-purchased not how it performs with a smaller coil.

I have got a GTI 2500 and have much better results than you . You should not run the two detectors on the same time . Further we do not know anything about your sensitivity settings ! So check it first ! I also have got a fisher f75 . The Garrett 2500 is the better one :Much more stable :about 30 to 40 cm ,sensitivity set on 10, with the imaging coil. Have a nice day .

@martelnews: Usually concentrics get better depth. From what I hear it is the design of this particular coil equals the depth of a 12"-13" concentric coil. Thats what Garrett engineer has said in one of their videos.

Air test will NOT give you a proper reading. DO NOT use air test as a base to buy an AT Pro. Many know my story. I like the AT Pro, but it GREATLY depend on you soil in your area. Here in Oregon, the AT Pro is 6-7" max, even on half dollars. Before you buy, find local hunters, dealers and put a coin in the ground!!

It'd be interesting to know what the sensitivity was set on for the 2500 for this test. The factory setting is only 75%.

Good morning, I heard that the garrett gti 2500 pro has 2 functions that interest me, I would like to know if they are there or not. 1) can cut off all signals in the upper soil layer (conventionally 10 cm) and see what is underneath. 2) you can give a sniff (conditionally Kat'kin penny) and he will only react to them. I hope the question is clear. Translated via Google.

Why are you performing the test on the upper part of the machine and not the bottom. I would think it has a higher capacity in the bottom.

Nice test but I would like to see both detectors use the same Double D coil. It is a known fact that a Double D has both a narrower and deeper penetrating signal. Also the sensitivities of both machines have to be at equal power and I don't have any idea of how you can match sensitivities on both machines. I do not mean to pick on your testing method but rather try to equal the testing field. Still a very nice test.

Let's see. Air test is not true testing to begin with. I've also owned both of these and lots more of other mfg. Where the new, old, GTI 2500 shines is the fact that the coin sound (Garrett patent) is the most accurate on the market, even today, 2015. AT Pro is great for general purpose, sounds are not descriptive. GTI 2500 is still promoted as the best machine out there for coin ID'ing and sound. One machine, AT Pro for general purpose, and the GTI 2500 for coin and rings, and LESS JUNK digging...About 40 plus years will teach a lot..............

I am not a technician, but have five detectors at the moment and have detected for many years. Just wanted to add a few points on what some people here are asking about. The first thing is the reality of digging deep holes. Most "treasure is within two feet of the surface, so unless you are looking for specific types of items like gold or large items buried deep, then two feet down is plenty. Considering the work of digging some large pieces of junk a few feet down, it can become frustrating.

I have been driving myself crazy for a year debating on buying the GTI 2500 with 2-box or the Detech Relic Striker. I had a brand new 2500 years ago but only used it a couple of times and gave it to a disabled veteran who was using an old metal detector with masking tape holding it together.

Dang that garrett 2500 must suck real bad. cant find nothing. i use a Fisher F75.

what the Depth that you are looking for please

I couldn't do an air test in my house. Too much metal, rebar in the floor, electrons flowing through everything. I also can get the detectors that close to each other.

Next is that the size of object, conductivity of the object, mineralization of the soil, detector frequency and even the angle the object is laying at will all affect a detectors abilities. Air tests are fun, but there are so many other factors in-field that need to be taken into account. Then there are points to consider like build quality, easy of use, where will you actually be using the detector, and how much you're willing to pay for a detector. Good luck and Happy Hunting :)

do the test outside, put AT in pro mode and 2500 in all metal... then lets see ...... test using other side of coils!

inside home on the floor probably not a good idea. but keep watching

@JuanDeColombia ...in air test the All Metal mode and the Discrimination mode are identical per depth. In the ground is a whole different story.

Why wouldn't you test both units as they are designed to be used? My 2500 does a lot better when the bottom of the search coil is used..Put it on all metal and set the sensitivity at 10...a lot better comparison, and you'll see they both are pretty equal when it comes to depth.

Air testing is wrong because u find things under the soil and it depends on how hard or loose the soil is for the pulse to penetratr

the 2500 is most use it for treasure hunters, it will ignore smaller items but will find big ones deeper, a good example will be like a Fisher 2 box metal detector, in optimum soil conditions it will locate a 12 soda can probably at 30 to 45 Cm but any thing smaller it won't find it regardless of what time of metal they are made, I locate a 3 ft wide pipe at 14 feet deep with the 2 box machine, but that was at wide scan mode, unfortunately the 2 box machine will not be able to find a treasure that deep unless it is 30 feet long lol. in other words using the inductive mode with the aluminum handle will not locate a treasure at 14 feet deep, regardless of size, but this is a very good video for coin hunters.

what about eagle eye that reads up to 5 metres... or so ive been told to believe???...

@windury1 - When I did the video I did not realized that the design of the new AT Pro 11"x8.5" DD coil would get the depth of the GTI 2500 12.5" coil. If I had known that at the time I would have done a video with the large coil also. That is why the AT Pro appears deeper than the 2500 in the video...Thanks.

I wonder if the At Pro is getting better depth because its using a DD coil verses the Gti 2500 Concentric coil

I have to see how is set in terms of configuration - both detector - in order to be fair in this air test.

if it won't power up what's the most common problem the 2 battery packs look to have been glued several times, they look really flimsy is that the first thing to try to replace or is there another common problem when it doesn't power up?

Why did you use the small search coil on the Garrett Gti try it and you will see the difference,although I think the at pro is a great detector I can wait to get my hands in one of those,,BTW I use a Gti 2500

I find the GTI target analysis is pretty foggy tbh, best way I find to get the target shape/size is to use the detector sound and run the coil over it, you can tell the difference between something can size or a coin with a few sweeps up n down, which is all you need to know really ;)

I have no idea why did you test upward instead moving them down under the search coil?

I use the super deep imaging coil on my GTI 2500. That AT Pro wouldn't even come close. Oh and I have the GTI with treasure talk. They don't make them anymore.

THANKS FOR THE RAPIDO RESPONSE "BEARKAT"ANY WAY THANK FOR TAKING YOU TIME TO MAKE THIS VID,IS GREAT KEEP DOING THAT GOOD WORK;);) greetings from California

ur using the standard coils of both machines,using the bigger coil of the 2500 would be like cheating....Time that the AT Pro also gets a bigger coil,then it will still outrun the 2500. a good video to show the differance.

It was on 75-80%...the thing is I found out later, that the AT Pro's stock coil is equal to the depth of the 12.5" coil of the GTI 2500...thats why the AT Pro seemed to get better depth. Thats just the way that blunted tip and tail DD coil is designed.

The at pro is the best metal detector for 540 euros wow i have never use a better machine ... my own xp deus is on my house when i go with at pro .... for sure best coins detector.

It have been proven time after time that the 8 1/2 x 11 dd beats the concentric coil every time.

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Great comparison.. Thanks

mate how can you test 2 detectors so close together....???????????? the coils are to close

No rigged results here Jordy.

Thank you from Morocco.

Could it be the test with the Makro racer detector, with gold nuggets?

My Garrett AT Gold only Beeps on JUNK even super small junk, I've even tested it with 1oz Gold nugget and smelted 1 gram Nugget, will not BEEP or beep is not constant.... Going to replace it with a MINELAB.... Alberta and BC CANADA tested in the GOLD Fields...

Yes I think the AT Pro is better than an MXT...

Yes I think you are correct!

I had a GTI 2500 for about a year, they are shit, don't get me wrong they do find metal, but the graphic analysis is unnecessary and often incorrect, it's just standard as far as being an actual detector, I find just as much just as deep with a £150 ace 250 of ebay, don't waste your cash on a 2500. Also I own a Garret grand master hunter cx3 from the 90's, which absolutely smashes the GTI 2500 to bits lol :)

CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME WHICH ONE IS BETTER THE SCORPION GARRETT OR THIS AT PRO???????

hey im getting a Garrett Infirmis LS is that a better gold detector better then other detector. tell what u think

Ce test n'est pas fait dans de bonnes conditions . le GTI 2500 que je possède d'ailleurs, est une machine remarquable et redoutable en capacités d'analyse. Il faut comparer ce qui est comparable . Donc , ce devrait être pour commencer une tête DD contre une autre DD . Ensuite il faut faire le test en conditions réelles dans le sol avec des réglages similaires et non les deux têtes cote à cote allumées simultanément .... De plus ces deux machines ne fonctionnent pas dans la même tranche de fréquences et ne sont donc pas vouées au même type de recherches. Pour moi le Gti reste de loin le plus complet , le plus puissant . le Gti 2500 est cependant moins polyvalent car pas étanche et peut être moins puissant sur de toutes petites cibles comme les pépites du fait de sa fréquence de fonctionnement . Je comprends l'intention de ce test mais rien d'autre ..... Have a golden Day All of You ...

Rapunzel Il y a 0 seconde I just would like to confirm . This is a very good detector ,very stable , permits very deep hunting, it allows you to know the size of the target too. With all these informations you can quite confidently decide to dig or not, because you most of the time know if it is a pull tab or a bottle screw by confronting size and conductivity .

Beautiful Video. What was your best find ever? Regards from Germany ZUG STEINER

Your testing these completely wrong.....

muy bueno me gusto y veo que la mayoría no entendió nada de su prueba saludos

how far is the grip to place where u put your arm cuz i am only 12 and i am gonna buy one but i just wanna know if my arm will fit

Thanks for the info.

phew nearly threw my gti 2500 in the bin lucky i read on l9ol...

Hello, Sir I am from India. And Sir, I want to know which metal detector will be best for 3-3.5 meters depth, which can detect all types of metal. And how and how much I can buy Tell me please for please

If I were to get one which one would you recommend bearkat4160?

Well, as you see in the video...it worked.

Not real video. Because; garret 2500 not all metal mod.. and not open sensitivity ;) and 2500 don't work build in iron

MY APOLOGIES I DIDNT MEAN TO COME OFF SOUNDING DISRESPECTFUL . SO LETS GET OUT THERE AND FIND SOME BURIED TREASURES . I FOR ONE WANT TO RETIRE FROM THE CONCRETE JUNGLE THAT WE LIVE IN SO TO SPEAK AND WITH ALITTLE LUCK AND HARD WORK I LL DO SO THIS YEAR GOD BE WILLING

I got a c scope that pice up a peny at 14 insches abd it only cost me 60 pounds lol

Just GTI 2500!....

GARRETT AT PRO VS GTI 2500 DEPTH TES IN 10 M

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n that beats 4 diddy widdy foot lol..

Your test is ridiculous... air test???

Head , head, head

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me quedaria con el at pro ya que el at pro detecta cosas chicas tambien a buena profundidad y si es algo grande aun mas !!!! mientras el gti solo detecta cosas grandes a gran profundidad poca diferencia con el at pro !!!!!!