Looking to upgrade from Garret 350.. At Pro the way to go?

DiggityDiggity · Mar 19, 2016

Hi Guys,

I have currently have the 350 but am getting the itch to do an upgrade. It's a significant cost increase between the two so I wanted to know what your thoughts on the At pro? Is there a big difference in amount of finds from the 350 to the AT Pro? Are coins typically easier to find? Trash easier to spot? I'd love to hear your thoughts about this machine, pros and cons.

Cheers

flgliderpilot · Mar 19, 2016

I upgraded from a 350 to an AT Pro and it was a night and day difference. Pro mode, you can tell the difference (by sound) between a bottle cap and a coin. You can identify pennies vs dimes/quarters, and you can hear if it's deep, or shallow, or big or small. I tried to use my Ace 350 after using my AT Pro for a few months and found the 350 extremely uncomfortable... slow recovery speed and you need to constantly watch the screen. Also, no manual ground balance and it doesn't work in salt water.

My advice is to find a used AT Pro and sell the 350 once you get it. Total cost of upgrade, $100. Headphones are definitely necessary... so budget for that. The Garrett Deluxe headphones are not bad for the money.

RustyGold · Mar 19, 2016

The ATP is in a whole nother ballpark over the 350. You will love it! It'll pop coins like nobody's business. It will easily identify gold jewelry to wheat pennies once the language is learned.
Best of luck!

ChampFerguson/TN · Mar 20, 2016

imo, going from 350 to ATP is upgrading from an entry level to a serious all around detector.

bigfoot1 · Mar 21, 2016

I own both...only recently did I end up with a 350,just kinda happened.Its a loaner/backup.I took the 350 out for a day and as I swung a gtax 1250 with dd for years it was very familiar.after years on the atp going back to a 350 left me almost laughing at how little info I had to work with.Skippy said it very well.
In a nutshell,night and day differance !!!!

DiggityDiggity · Mar 21, 2016

Wow thanks so much for your replies. Skippy, thanks for taking the time for giving the comparison in such detail. You guys have me convinced. I'll be puttin in a lot of overtime this month to buy this machine!