Description
Garrett Vortex VX9
The Garrett Vortex VX9 stands at the apex of the Vortex series, serving as the professional model with advanced features designed for complex detecting environments. This metal detector boasts a 3-level MD-MF Target ID display, providing a clear and detailed view of targets with two dedicated ferrous scales for identifying unwanted iron trash.
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VX5
The entry-level Vortex model has features, that provide a fast and fixed Recovery Speed for adjacent targets. It is fully waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters). Offers both single and multi-frequency options, with a single-tier MD-MF Target ID scale and three audio tones.
Compact Dimensions:
– Collapses to 24.75″ (62.86 cm)
– Extends to 56.75″ (144.14 cm)
– Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
VX7
More Power Than VX5
This advanced model includes more frequency and mode options than the VX5, featuring the powerful Multi-Frequency Salt mode for wet sand and saltwater surf. It has a two-tiered MD-MF Target ID display, with separate ferrous and non-ferrous target scales, additional audio tones, and adjustable Recovery Speed.
Features:
– Beach Mode and Multi-Frequency Salt Operation: Ideal for wet sand and saltwater.
– Recovery Speed Control: Choose between Standard or Fast speeds for improved target distinction.
– Dual Target ID Scale: Displays ferrous and non-ferrous scales in Multi-Frequency mode for better target information.
– Wireless Ready:
Built-in Z-Lynk technology for wireless operation (headphones sold separately).
– Iron Volume Control: Adjust the volume of ferrous targets while keeping non-ferrous target volume at normal levels, with eight adjustment levels.
– Frequency Options: Choose between two single frequencies (5 kHz or 13 kHz) or two simultaneous Multi-Frequency options.
– Modes of Operation:
Zero discrimination, beach mode, standard mode, US coins mode, and custom mode.
– Hi-Resolution Ground Balance: 175 points of resolution from ferrous ground to saltwater.
– Additional Features:
Eight sensitivity/depth adjustments, Iron Audio, five search modes plus pinpoint, frequency shift to reduce EMI, and backlight for night use.
VX9
More Power Than VX7
This professional model features a full three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display, including two ferrous scales to help identify unwanted iron trash. It includes Multi-Salt and additional frequency choices, enhanced Recovery Speed controls, FAST Mode for competition hunts and high-trash areas, and THIN COINS Mode for detecting fine, lower conductive coins.
Key Features:
– Thin Coins Mode:
Ideal for small, thin coins such as hammered silver and tiny ancient gold coins, with faster recovery speed and enhanced target ID response.
– Fast Mode:
Designed for trashy areas to mask adjacent coins, with fast recovery speed and reduced iron volume.
– Three Levels of Recovery Speed Control:
Choose from three speeds to improve target distinction.
– Wireless Ready:
Built-in Z-Lynk technology for wireless operation (headphones sold separately).
– Frequency Options: Choose from five single frequencies (5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, or 25 kHz) or two Multi-Frequency options.
– Search Modes:
Includes Thin Coins, Fast Mode, Zero Discrimination, Beach Mode, Standard Mode, US Coins Mode, and Custom Mode.
– Iron Volume Control: Adjust iron target volume while keeping non-ferrous target volume normal, with eight levels of adjustment.
– Lightweight and Collapsible:
– Collapses to 24.75″ (62.86 cm)
– Extends to 56.75″ (144.14 cm)
– Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
– Search With Confidence: Features fast target recovery speed, five-tone audible target ID, excellent detection depth and accuracy, backlit LCD for night operation, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.
– Easy-Access Powerful Menu Options:
Includes Hi-Resolution Ground Balance with 175 points of resolution, volume control for both built-in speaker and headphones, eight sensitivity/depth adjustments, Iron Audio, seven search modes plus pinpoint, frequency shift to reduce EMI, and backlight for night use.
Vortex VX5 | Vortex VX7 | Vortex VX9 | |
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Target ID Scale(s) | One 0-99 Target ID | 2-tier Target ID Scales | 3-tier Target ID Scales |
Frequencies | Two: Multi-Frequency (Multi) and 13 kHz | Four: Multi, 5 kHz, 13 kHz, Multi Salt | Seven: Multi, Multi-Salt, 5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz |
Search Modes Included | Four: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Custom | Five: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Beach, Custom | Seven: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Thin Coins, Custom, Beach, Fast |
Variable Recovery Speed | No | Yes: 2 settings | Yes: 3 settings |
Submersible to | 16 feet (5m) | 16 feet (5m) | 16 feet (5m) |
Z-Lynk Wireless enabled | No | Yes | Yes |
Increased sensitivity/depth | No | Yes | Yes |
Number of ID Tones | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Iron Volume | No | Yes | Yes |
Pinpoint Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Iron Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ground Balance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequency Shift (EMI reduction) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Volume control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
LCD Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Detector Length | 24.75″ to 56.75″ | 24.75″ to 56.75″ | 24.75″ to 56.75″ |
Weight | 2.9 lbs. without coil; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed | 2.9 lbs. without coil; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed | 2.9 lbs. without coil; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed |
Standard Coil Included | 8.5″ x 11″ DD Raider | 8.5″ x 11″ DD Raider | 8.5″ x 11″ DD Raider |
Updateable / Upgradeable | Yes | Yes | Yes |