EENOUR Metal Detector GC-1078

This was my first time buying/using a metal detector. It was easy to assemble, and the instructions were clear on how to use it.
I even tested it to see if it could really tell the difference with a variety of coins and even jewelry.
It was able to differentiate between them all.
I was able to plug my normal headphones into the device, to make for a quieter experience, too.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking to get their first metal detector.

I’m just under 6’, and with the extendable shaft at full length, I can only reach about a foot in front of my feet without bending over.

As compared to a Minelab 340, this has very limited sensitivity and accuracy. I think this detector would be fine for kids, but lacking for a serious treasure hunter

This product is adjustable which is nice since I bought it for my son and it is light weight. We haven’t tested the accuracy yet but we are excited because it seems to be a solid product. So I anticipate many hours of fun and entertainment outside for the whole family.
Also the customer service is second to none. The company contacted me to say one screw could possibly be too short and if it was they would send another. When I went to assemble the metal detector I found that one of the screws was short. I let them know and the replacement screw was on the way. I would purchase from this company again because you just don’t see customer service like that nowadays.

We wanted to purchase an inexpensive metal detector just to have fun and experiment with. We received this one and it was so easy and we have had so much fun with it. We have found a few items just playing around in our yard and in the woods to the side of our house. My grandson absolutely loves this. Great item just to spend time together outside and see what treasures you can find. Highly recommend. Oh, and the seller contacted me after the fact and sent us free camping lights. Very nice and very thoughtful of the seller.

This metal detector is smaller and lighter than others I have tried. It has a LCD screen that shows the kind of material you might be detecting as well as relative depth. Unfortunately it's not as accurate as I would have hoped. It is fairly easy to handle and comes with basically everything you would need to go on a hunt. A shovel, 9 volt batteries, a carrying case but did not include headphones. Like some others at this price point. It makes noise, but it's not as easy as taking it out of the box and finding treasure.

While this is a review of a free or reduced price product, it is an honest review of the product, no different than if I purchased the item at full price.

I purchased this metal detector for my teenage son! He has really gotten into hunting for treasures and this metal detector has been super fun for him! It also comes with a carrying bag…The metal detector fits in the carry bag best when the middle bar is detached. Everything including the headphones and shovel will fit the carry bag without issue....Very cool!!!
This metal detector is super lightweight and that has allowed my son to search for hours without his arms getting tired, but so far he Has only done searching in some nearby fields and a couple people’s backyards. He is excited to be able to search more areas including the beach when we go to California! We tested the metal detector on some Gold and silver coins. As well as seeing how it reacts to steel and iron. The detector is awesome & working great!! It’s seriously only takes a few minutes to figure out how to use it properly. If you have any problems figuring it out, If you have any problems figuring it out, I suggest reading the instructions if you need help in understanding if this metal detector is detecting the metal you want. All the tests we have done with this metal detector worked great and It was a lot of fun searching our back yard and around the house for gold. In the near future, I will take my metal detector out into the real world (a park or something & hopefully the beach) and hopefully/eventually find something valuable in the grass, dirt or sand! Searching for valuables is a fun hobby and this is a great metal detector for anyone who is new to treasure hunting. Overall it has worked great and been super fun for my son! Definitely recommended!

Takes a few minutes to install together but instructions are informative. REALLY light weight feels sturdy and nice quality. The noises did take me a couple of days to figure out what type of metal I was finding. That part was a little hard to figure out because it doesn't tell you exactly. But this was super fun on the beach to treasure hunt even if we didn't know what we were doing.

It reads about a couple of inches past the detector. It’s very lightweight, so no worries of needing to put it down. It’s pretty sensitive. It picks up on something really quickly! We went out to a field and recovered a ring and lots of change. You need to have patience. We walked around for a long time to find the things we did. I’ll find a treasure one day, I just know it! Lol

Originally I bought this for my preteen daughter as she is obsessed with rocks and crystals. However this is definitely turned into a family fun activity! We have taken this with us hiking and to the beach and it's always so cool what we find. The unit itself is super easy to get the hang of. the detector picks up things shallow and deep and the smallest items are easy to detect. Barn keys were dropped in the field and it took us no time finding it with this unit. I love that it's super lightweight so kids can also easily look over this.

I would say it's probably more of a beginner unit but it is definitely worth the price

I was surprise how easy this detector was to assemble. I was able to do so without using the instructions. I like that it easily breaks down for travel. I had construction done at my house in March and thought I picked up all the nails and screws over the summer. I was amazed how many more I was able to find with this device. Looking forward to using on the beach next summer.

Always see people loosing stuff when anchored in the shallow lake areas needed to add a full size metal detector to my boat bag without being super expensive. I've only been able to do a couple tests with this one so far and it found what it was supposed to and discounted the iron I put out. (screws and bolts) It did find all of my items "lost" in the fall leaves. Beeps as you sweep over then you hit the PP pinpoint button and it gives off a sound you can "follow" changing pitch until the item is directly in the middle of the circle. Was very easy to assemble in a few minutes and off to scan the yard. This will be a handy device.

Extremely light, good tone volume, i expect ill find a teasure or two in the yard soon. It was a blessing in mapping the pipeline from the water company's installation through the yard. Great instrument!

My family and I have been enjoying this metal detector for about a week. Took a bit to get used to the sounds and deciphering the gauges, we haven’t found anything great yet, but are getting the hand of using the unit. We have only taken it down a few hunting trails and have found loads of ammo shells and a few cans. This can be so sensitive, it’ll actually read the little bit of metal in an old ketchup packet! Was quick to assemble, and has become a new must have toy to take on our walks. The storage bag and shovel are nice bonuses.

This unit is very lightweight and ergonomically well designed.

The arm support cradle adds stability, as well as reducing fatigue on the hand.

The boot up cycle is obnoxiously loud, even though I set the volume to the lowest possible setting when installing the batteries and starting it the first time.

Incidentally, if you're going to use 9 volt batteries, at least get beyond the dangly wires with the snap caps and having to cram all that into the battery compartment.

Just have spring loaded terminals where you can slip the batteries in there and snap the cover on.

Now, on to metal detection functionality.

It is not very sensitive to small objects.

And sometimes it takes a few swipes over the area to detect the object.

Generally speaking, at about 2" it will detect a brass key or a stainless steel ring.

At 9" it will detect a 3" x 2" x 1/4" thick piece of brass.

At about 12", it will detect a 6" x 8" piece of sheet steel.

To put the detector in the storage bag, the control/display head has to be unplugged and removed completely from the unit.

Not very practical.

It would be much more convenient if you could simply collapse the telescopic portions to shorten the unit, fold the detector head back, and place it whole into a molded plastic case.

The little portable shovel/pick is very stout.

It's not very convenient to store it the little pouch, however, because it takes too much time to assemble it every time you want to investigate a piece of metal in the ground.

It would be more convenient if you could just hook it on your belt once assembled.

So I've always wanted a metal detector since I was younger and my cousin found a diamond ring. I'm having so much fun with this, I live in Florida and and using this on the beach after the storms. Its amazing what you find. Easy to use and very light weight. Love it!!

I'm so excited I can’t wait to get to the beach and find all the stuff people lose. It was easy to assemble and to get to working. Don't make the same mistake I did and make sure you read all the directions first. It will save time later. It is very light and even comes with a nice shovel which I did not notice when I ordered.

This is one of the least expensive metal detectors of this grade available on Amazon. There is one right now that is less and actually has a better metal grade display grid than this one has. This can be a little difficult to understand the depth and grade scale this one has. While metal detecting for the first time the depth gauage showed what I took as something deep in the ground and of questionable value (it shows the value as 25 cents, 1 cent, $1, and so forth along with a higher or lower value symbol- the same symbol). So I thought that I might have something of value deep in the ground. I dug down about 3 inches and ran across a large bent nail. I rechecked, but that was it. I kept checking the area and detected something that registered deep, but not as deep as the first item but it registered at 1 cent. I started carefully digging. I kept digging. I tried the pinpoint mode against an actual pinpoint detector and both showed the item was still there. I kept digging. I finally got down to about 6 inches and found a piece of aluminum; not a tab mind you, there is a symbol for that. I kept detecting and the depth range on the detector would show something deep, and it may be near the surface, or actually deep; while other times it would show it mid depth and it might be shallow. I dropped a penny on the surface and it showed it at varying depths from mid range to right at the surface. It did show that it was 1 cent though. I did try an older copper penny and it showed it as 25 cents (the manual says that copper will come up as that). I haven't detected in quite a few years and I jumped at the opportunity to have the excuse to get back into detecting even if it were just for a review. I will keep using this and playing with it because it is fun to fine things around on our 20 acres even if they are just old burn piles from a century ago.

My son has asked me for one for 2 years so I finally broke down and got him one.
He is 17 and put it together quickly and was out the door trying it out. He had fun but the ground is already cold and hard to dig. He said it was light weight and easy to use.
He is going with a friend to the beach this weekend to see if they have any luck. I am happy for anything that gets him out and away from video games.

 Great unit for a first time buyer, very easy to assemble, very easy to use, and nice a lightweight to help with fatigue after prolonged use. It's completely adjustable in every way... just a great unit

I'll be honest, I am impressed with this unit. Putting it together was a breeze, and once completed it is quite light weight, yet comfortable, to wield. I can't speak for how accurate it is at large depth, but I will say that it passed every test we threw at it, including throwing coins and keys in the yard, as well as burying them a few inches into the ground. That said, I didn't try digging too deep to see if it would still find the items.

Overall, I like the unit, and couldn't find any issue that really stands out. It works well, is easily assembled, folds down easy for storage, and has all the features a hobbyist could ask for.

Happy to recommend this!

My 11 year old grandson has begged for a metal detector for the last 2 years so he’s had so much fun with this hunting for treasures. He spends hours at a time in the yard, which I love any time that he’s not watching videos or playing games. So far we’ve only dug up some old nails & screws but hope to have more luck when we go on vacation in Arkansas next month.
There is some assembly required, but don’t panic.. I had it together in around 5 minutes. So far the batteries it came with are still holding up & showing full strength with a lot of use. I would definitely recommend this one as a beginner or for someone young. I personally like how light it is, I’m able to use it for extended times without flaring up arthritis. I’m very happy with my purchase & I’d buy it again if I ever wanted another or to upgrade to another.

Bought this for the sole purpose of finding my wife's wedding band. Located it in the thick grass in my yard in less than 30 minutes. It has a ton of features and the learning curve isn't steep. Can't wait to try at the beach! J

My husband and son were looking for an enjoyable and fundamental activity to do together. I purchased this metal detector because they both love discovering things on the beach. Since getting it, my boys go out every weekend and come home with all sorts of treasures. It’s exciting and a joy to see. The Machine has a very high quality look and feel to it; very well constructed. the digital LCD display is bright and clear. Also informs them of the various metals detected. The backlight helps tremendously when they are out at dusk. Equipped with various signals for depth of metals to the surface; accurate readings . It’s waterproof too! so no worries if the indicator lead you toward the ocean. You can go right in! We are very happy with this purchase. I plan to buy another

This is a very well made metal detector. I've tested several, most of them around this price point, and I think this may be the best I've used so far.

The two things that stand out are 1) the build quality, which feels pretty high end and not at all plasticky, and 2) the useability. I really like the fact that there are different tones for different metals. I've seen this feature once before, but on the previous model that had it it didn't work particularly well, but here it really does. It makes it easy to get an idea of what you're gonna find before you bring out the shovel.

I've only used it a couple of times so far as the winter is on the way and the ground is beginning to harden, but I expect I'll spend a lot of time playing around with this thing once the warm weather returns in the spring.

Hubby has always wanted a metal detector so I got him one for our anniversary. It was super easy to put together, less than 5 minutes. The instructions are easy to read, but he didn’t use them. The backlight feature is nice for older eyes. I looked at a few different detectors and for the price, this one has all the features he needs to get started. I hid some coins in the yard to see if he could find them and he did. Once he got a signal I showed him how to use the pinpoint feature which worked really well. We’re planning a trip to the beach next month so we’ll get to see how well it works in water.

Easy to assembly and easy to use, comes with bayteries. New to using metal detectors, and haven't gotten out much to use yet. Ability to control the sensitivity, and choose what metals are detected. Has a setting for pinpointing the search area. Seems like a good unit for beginners.

My husband and son have taken this out to the woods a couple of times just for fun. They found lots of random little items, nothing of real value, but they've had a lot of fun together and have a few places they'd like to go "hunting" with it. They say it's easy to use but that it did miss some smaller things that they found on their own, so no telling how many things it missed that they didn't see. Overall, it's easy to use, seems well made, and is a great time for amateur treasure hunters. Even though it didn't signal perfectly, I'd still recommend for these reasons.

This is my first metal detector, I was very pleased with the ease of setup as well as the ease of use. The instructions included are clear and easy to follow. I was also glad they included a set of 9v batteries as those can be a pain to buy locally for me. The initial calibration to ground height is super easy to do. I did find that you do need to follow the scanning directions to a T in order to get good results. If you scan too fast or in too wide of a stroke you will for sure miss things. I was able to find a few old iron nails, a horseshoe, some assorted modern coins, and a single gold shrimp earring while searching in my backyard for about 30 minutes. The included pick/shovel combo is surprisingly sturdy and well-made. My one complaint is that the carrying case that is included for the detector requires that you break down the detector a bit to get it to fit (have to collapse poles, disconnect the main "head" and then fold back the coil. Also when you first turn it on, no matter what the volume was set to before, the volume will be at max as the detector goes through its startup process, and it is quite loud. For the price, this is a great intro to the metal detecting world.

Kids took it to the beach, they had so much fun finding items... mostly tent spikes and a little change. I was pleased at the qulity and it worked great. We actually saw another person using the same one .

 The metal detector was fairly easy to assemble, and adjust to your height by using the little holes in the side of the metal arms. They conveniently added 9 volt batteries so it was a quick start. After playing with it and learning the board which is backlit if you want, I turned off the backlit feature to save batteries as it’s fairly easy to see. I buried a penny and a dime. The first time I did it off camera it found them quickly and you can use the PP (pinpoint) feature to immediately locate to dig them out. I had buried them about two inches in the dirt. When I started to video the procedure, it found them, but not as quickly. Probably my fault as I was trying to balance the camera as well. After doing all this, about 15 minutes worth, I noticed the batteries were down to two stripes! It possibly could have been old batteries, or just cheap ones to get started with. When these run down, I’ll update with new batteries. All in all, I gave it 4 stars, because of quick battery depletion, and taking awhile to recognize the metal the second time around. I’ll change this as I find out with brand new batteries. I had fun tho, just in my yard!

This was very easy to assemble and it very lightweight. I’ve never used a metal detector before but always wanted one. It works great! The display is nice and simple to read. I only used it for a bit after assembling so far. Can’t wait to take it in my back yard! We had an EF5 tornado here in 2011. I find random metal in my yard when I am planting things and doing lawn work at home. This will help tremendously to clear out buried small debris.

I bought my son a basic metal detector about 5 years ago just to have fun. It was pretty inexpensive, but seemed to work pretty well. I recently had a need to find some underground metal rod markers and I wasn’t finding them with my sons detector. I saw this and ordered it.

Wow, what a difference from a basic model. This had no problem locating the markers and I found a number of other items as well.

Even though this is a far better detector, it is still value priced. Great buy.

It was easy to assemble and is very lightweight. So far I’ve found 62 cents outside my home and a paper clip. I plan on taking it to the beach for some fun adventure. I would suggest getting rechargeable batteries if you’re going to use it alot