Product Comparison: Garrett GTI 2500 vs Garrett AT Pro

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Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector

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Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector

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General Specifications

Brand

Garrett

Model

GTI 2500

AT PRO

Origin

USA

About the Product

Garrett Exclusive Graphic Target Imaging™ (GTI) shows actual SIZE and DEPTH of target. This allows you to spend less time digging trash and more time digging treasure.

This all-terrain detector offers new and exclusive Garrett technology that makes it ideal for hunting coins, relics, caches, jewelry, and even gold nuggets. Select from either Standard or Professional search modes with enhanced audio features.

Key Specs

Circuitry Type

VLF

Type

Ground

All Terrain

Operation Mode

All-Metal and Discriminate

Search Coil Type

Concentric

Double D

Search Coil Size

9.5"

8.5" x 11"

Adjustment Length

40" to 51"

43" to 56"

Search Coil Type
Search Coil Size

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector

That said, upon opening and looking at everything, the Garrett GTI 2500 is everything and more, exactly what I expected in a Garrett. The kit itself looks like it came with everything promised, a little damp, but in complete working order.
I've used it once so far and am very pleased with its performance
Wonderful tool for what you need it for.
Back to the Garrett GTI 2500 - highly recommended, great detector, outstanding customer service !!!! Would immediately replace this with the same item if mine was ever lost, stolen or destroyed !!!

Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector

After taking it on a beach trip and watching the Garrett how to videos online I started finding some good stuff on the beach. $3.88 in various coins...and a 14k gold ring with 8 small diamonds!!!
I like this machine alot, it's a big upgrade from my old one. Found my first coin spill the other day.
Very Nice. I consistently dig way more GOOD stuff than any other person I've hunted with. Very happy with it.
This detector is great like advertised. I have ran around 100 hours with it and found several coins, relics, and trash
Mine has issue with coil. Garret sent me a new coil but it didnt fix the problem. I bought a smaller coil that works fine.

Size & Weight

Height

24 in.

21.6 in.

Width

16 in.

14.3 in.

Depth

10 in.

5.8 in.

Weight

4 lbs.

3 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector

Love it . My starter was a garrest gt350. This one is much nicer and easier to use. Nice and easy
I'm still testing it out, but it's obviously very capable and cleverly designed.

Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector

A very light weight metal detector and it was easy to assemble.

Detection

Operation Frequency

7.2 kHz

15 kHz

Detection Modes

Non Motion/All-Metal, Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Zero, Custom, Pinpoint

Custom, Coins professional, Coins standard, Zero professional, Zero standard, Pinpoint

Detection Depth

Coins: up to 14 in., Big objects: 24 in.

Coins: up to 15 in., Big objects: up to 40 in.

Sensitivity

Different sensitivity adjustments

8 adjustments

Ground Balance

Auto/Manual

Auto/Manual, High Resolution, 175 pts

Ground Balance
Sensitivity

What customers say about "Detection"

Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector

Unique settings and modes, awesome depth detection, Great function display, add-ons, accessories and much more!
Sensitivity seems very good, but the many LCD programming options will take a good bit of study and practice to get proficient enough to really take advantage of the detector's capabilities and flexibility.
This particular model (GTI 2500) is doubly great because you get a visual cue as to the size of what youre looking at.

Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector

This detector works great! Was able to find lost survey pins as well as a number of other objects like coins and jewelry.
Very pleased with this metal detector, we live in FLORIDA so we go hunting on the beaches often. With the automatic ground balance this is a superior tool for the job!
Saltwater took a bit of getting used to, but ended up with a gold ring and more than 70 coins in a single day!
This is perfect for beginners who are curious/ interested in metal detecting, it is not expensive and the screen shows how deep the object is, and what it is.
The depth is fantastic even on standard mode and the discriminator although not entirely foolproof is a lot better as I don't have to waste a lot of time digging for junk.

Features

Display

LCD display without backlit

LCD screen with backlight

Audio Identification

3 Audio Tone ID Levels

Target Depth Indicator

Yes

Digital Target ID

12 segments

0 to 99 scale

Accessories Included

12.5" PROformance™ Imaging Searchcoil, Garrett Soft Case, Universal Detector (black), Garrett MS-2 headphones, GTI Environmental Cover Up

Garrett MS-2 headphones, Garrett 50" Travel Carry Bag, Batteries, Holder

Water Resistance

Waterproof coil

Freshwater & Saltwater (up to 10 ft.)

Extras

Fast track™ ground balance, Audio mode selection, Fiber optic back light, True Digital Signal Processor, Salt Elimination Aid, Surface Elimination, Last Mode Switching

High-Res Iron Discrimination, Iron Audio, Fast Recovery Speed, Graphic Target Analyzer

What customers say about "Features"

Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector

A very good demo DVD video comes with it to explain all of the features along with a pocket user guide. It is very sensitive and seems well made.
Most of the buttons have multiple functions, and as you make changes it can be complicated to know where you are in the settings.
It comes complete with a large carrying case, batteries installed, a separate cover for the LCD display, and good documentation and demos.
The great thing about Garretts are that its very easy to understand the language the detector is speaking when you pass over an object.
The only down side is that the batteries are hard to change but if that's the worst of it I can deal with it this this is great and easy to use.

Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector

Easy learning curve to use this detector.
Excellent detector. Seller was very helpful with a small issue I had with an accessory.
Found a WWII button first time out! Very accurate
The reading it gives from 0-100 is extremely inaccurate ( and yes ive bought new coils and tried different sizes ).
I love the pinpointing feature and the ability to see and "hear" what's in the ground. This is one of the best values in metal detectors!
My only complaint is that the screen does not have a back-light.

Power

Batteries

8 AA

4 AA

Battery Indicator

Yes