
Guide
Fast, reliable handheld security screening — built tough.
Garrett Guide handheld security metal detector: a rugged, self-calibrating wand with 7 sensitivity levels, IP65 build and a 125+ hour rechargeable battery for checkpoints, events and facilities.
Overview
The Garrett Guide is a professional handheld metal detector built for security screening and secondary inspection at checkpoints, public events, schools, prisons and facilities. One-touch activation, an intuitive three-button control and a self-calibrating design deliver fast, consistent results with minimal operator training — ideal whether you are clearing a high-traffic queue or carrying out a detailed individual search. The Guide offers seven selectable sensitivity levels, from quick large-threat detection at busy gates up to maximum settings for prison-grade and clean-room screening where even tiny metallic items must be found, all across an 8-inch scan surface for fast, thorough coverage. An Instant Frequency Offset button clears electromagnetic interference so several operators can work side by side, while a Reduced Sensitivity Switch neutralises false alarms from floor rebar or nearby metal structures. Rated IP65 against dust and water and built to military-spec drop standards, it has a microtextured rubber grip for long shifts. A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers 125+ hours of runtime and recharges fully in about 5 hours over the included USB-A to USB-C cable. It is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
Specifications
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- Detection technology
- Handheld metal detector (security wand)
- Operating frequency
- 55 kHz
- Search modes
- All-metal detection; audible and LED alarm
- Noise cancel
- Instant Frequency Offset (EMI) + Reduced Sensitivity Switch (rebar)
- Sensitivity
- 7 selectable levels
- Waterproofing
- IP65 (dust- and water-resistant)
- Display
- Green/red LED indicators (Ready/Alarm)
- Audio output
- Audible alarm (with silent vibrate option)
- Length
- 40.6 × 8.6 × 2.9 cm
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- Battery
- Built-in rechargeable Li-ion, 3.8 V / 2.5 Ah
- Battery runtime
- 125+ hours; full charge in ~5 hours
- Chargers
- USB-A to USB-C cable included
- Country of origin
- USA
- Release year
- 2025
- Warranty
- 3 years (manufacturer)
What's in the box
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- Garrett Guide handheld detector
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- User manual (English)
- 3-year warranty certificate