Key Differences Between the OKM Rover C4 and OKM Rover UC

Here's a detailed comparison between the OKM Rover UC and OKM Rover C4, both top-tier 3D ground scanners from OKM Germany, tailored for treasure hunting, archaeological exploration, and geophysical prospection.


1. Purpose & Target User

OKM Rover UC

  • Designed for discreet use, ideal for beginners or those who need a lightweight, travel-friendly tool.
  • Great for detecting medium-depth targets like coins, relics, and small caches.

OKM Rover C4

  • Built for professional users needing advanced features and deeper detection capabilities.
  • Ideal for locating Natural gold prospection, Treasure hunting, Archaeology.

2. Design & Portability

Rover UC

  • Ultra-compact and covert—designed to look like a hiking stick.
  • Controlled via an Android smartphone app (included).

Rover C4

  • Traditional detector shape with built-in display and control panel.
  • More rugged and professional-looking system.

3. Scanning Technology & Features

Feature  Rover UC Rover C4
Scan Modes 3D Ground Scan, Magnetometer 3D Ground Scan, Magnetometer, Mineral Scan
Data Visualization Android App (OKM App) Built-in display + Visualizer 3D Studio Pro
Software Compatibility Visualizer 3D Studio Standard Visualizer 3D Studio Pro (more advanced)
Target Depth Up to ~10 meters (conditions vary) Up to ~25 meters (depending on object size)
Detection Capabilities Medium-sized metal objects Small to large-sized metal objects and voids

4. Depth & Accuracy

Rover UC

- Accurate at shallow to moderate depths (~10 meters), best for compact sites.

Rover C4

- Superior detection depth and resolution—ideal for finding deep objects or voids like tunnels and chambers.


5. Price & Value

Rover UC

- More affordable and perfect for mobile use or travelers.

Rover C4

- Higher investment, but delivers greater scanning performance, accuracy, and features.


🛠️ Summary Table

Spec / Feature  OKM Rover UC OKM Rover C4
Control Interface Android App Built-in Display + Buttons
Portability Very High (covert design) Moderate (standard build)
Target Depth Up to 10 meters Up to 25 meters
Scan Modes 2 Modes 3 Modes (incl. Mineral Scan)
Data Output Visualizer 3D Studio Standard Visualizer 3D Studio Pro
Ideal For Hobbyists, Travelers, Entry-Level Users Professionals, Serious Prospectors

✅ Recommendation:

  • Choose Rover UC if you need a compact, easy-to-carry detector for moderate-depth scanning.
  • Choose Rover C4 if you want a powerful, professional-grade system capable of detecting deep and complex underground structures, especially for gold.

👉 Explore our full collection of top-rated gold detectors at our OKM Detector Collection.

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