Fisher Research Labs
Fisher F75
$419Cheaper
Released 2007
Best Metal Detectors · head-to-head
Fisher F75 vs Garrett ACE Apex
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fisher F75 is cheaper at $419. Every spec and price links to its source.
Garrett
Garrett ACE Apex
$580
Released 2020
Which is better: the Fisher F75 or Garrett ACE Apex?
The Garrett ACE Apex wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Fisher F75 is the cheaper at $419. Get the Garrett ACE Apex for the stronger spec sheet, the Fisher F75 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Fisher F75 | Garrett ACE Apex |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $419 | $580 |
| Brand | Fisher Research Labs | Garrett |
| Released | 2007 | 2020 |
| Operating frequency | 13 kHz | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 kHz + Multi-Frequency + Multi-Salt (Multi-Flex) |
| Max depth inches | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Waterproof rating | Coil waterproof only; control box not waterproof | Coil and lower shaft submersible; control box rain-proof only |
| Battery life hours | 40 | — |
| Battery type | 4 x AA batteries (alkaline recommended) | Internal Li-Ion rechargeable, mini-USB charging |
| Ground balance | FASTGRAB auto / Manual | Auto / Manual |
| Display type | LCD with backlight and target confidence bar graph | Large edge-to-edge LCD with backlight |
| Coil size inches | 11 | 11 |
| Num search modes | 3 | — |
| Audio output | Built-in speaker, 1/4" headphone jack; Fe-Tone 4-level iron audio | Built-in speaker, 1/8" headphone jack, Z-Lynk wireless compatible; 5-tone system |
| Shaft adjustable | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Fisher F75: metaldetectingshop.com (verified 2026-06-27). Garrett ACE Apex: metaldetectingworld.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the Fisher F75 and Garrett ACE Apex?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Operating frequency: Fisher F75 13 kHz vs Garrett ACE Apex 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 kHz + Multi-Frequency + Multi-Salt (Multi-Flex)
- Weight (lb): Fisher F75 3.5 vs Garrett ACE Apex 2.5
- Waterproof rating: Fisher F75 Coil waterproof only; control box not waterproof vs Garrett ACE Apex Coil and lower shaft submersible; control box rain-proof only
- Battery type: Fisher F75 4 x AA batteries (alkaline recommended) vs Garrett ACE Apex Internal Li-Ion rechargeable, mini-USB charging
- Ground balance: Fisher F75 FASTGRAB auto / Manual vs Garrett ACE Apex Auto / Manual
- Display type: Fisher F75 LCD with backlight and target confidence bar graph vs Garrett ACE Apex Large edge-to-edge LCD with backlight
- Audio output: Fisher F75 Built-in speaker, 1/4" headphone jack; Fe-Tone 4-level iron audio vs Garrett ACE Apex Built-in speaker, 1/8" headphone jack, Z-Lynk wireless compatible; 5-tone system