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Garrett Vortex Metal Detector - Free Shipping No Tax!

Garrett Vortex Metal Detector - Free Shipping No Tax!

Regular price $449.00
Sale price $449.00 Regular price

Garrett Vortex Metal Detector - Free Shipping No Tax!

We did get some of our initial orders already in! We should have more in a week or two. Again, we have no exact restock dates but back ordering will reserve your spot and be the quickest way to get one.

VX5

Click here for a free Garrett Vortex Quick Start Guide!

The entry Vortex model is loaded with features and provides fast, fixed Recovery Speed on adjacent targets. Fully waterproof to 16 feet (5m). Single a

nd Multi-Frequency options. Single-tier MD-MF Target ID scale. Three audio tones.

  • Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm)
  • Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.

VX7

MORE POWER THAN VX5

  • More advanced. Includes more frequency and mode options than VX5, including the powerful Multi-Frequency Salt mode for wet sand and saltwater surf use. Two-tiered MD-MF Target ID display (with separate ferrous and non-ferrous target scales). Additional audio tones plus adjustable Recovery Speed.

  • INCLUDES BEACH MODE AND MULTI-FREQUENCY SALT OPERATION!

  • RECOVERY SPEED CONTROL - Select from Standard or Fast speed. Increased recovery/reactivity speed helps you more clearly distinguish adjacent targets. A great benefit for competition hunts and for hunt sites filled with metallic trash that might otherwise mask good targets.

  • DUAL TARGET ID SCALE - When operating in Multi-Frequency, the VX7’s Target ID system displays both a ferrous target scale and a non-ferrous scale. Complex targets may indicate on both scales simultaneously. More target information . . . so you can make better dig decisions!
  • WIRELESS READY - Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology means you can search without cords attached to your detector. Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk headphones and other Z-Lynk accessories sold separately
  • IRON VOLUME CONTROL WHAT YOU HEAR - Iron Volume allows you to decrease the volume of ferrous (iron) targets, while the volume of non-ferrous targets remains at normal level. Experienced treasure hunters often like hearing all targets, but will appreciate the option to decrease the volume of undesired items. Eight adjustment levels.
  • FOUR (4) FREQUENCY OPTIONS - Choose from two powerful single frequencies (5 kHz or 13 kHz) or search with one of two Vortex simultaneous Multi-Frequency options (the traditional Multi or Multi-Frequency Salt for saltwater beach use)
  • 5 Modes of operation - zero discrimination, beach mode, standard mode, US coins mode, and custom mode.
  • SEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE - fast recovery, speed, five tone, audible target ID, excellent detection, depth, and target ID accuracy, back to LCD for night operation, rechargeable battery with a built-in lithium lion (about 15 hours per charge.)
Hi-Resolution Ground Balance
175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater.

Volume Control
For both the built-in speaker and headphones.

Eight Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments

Iron Audio
Garrett’s unique feature helps to correctly identify complex iron objects, such as bottlecaps and steel washers.

Five Search Modes + Pinpoint

Frequency Shift
Use to reduce noise or electrical interference (EMI)

Backlight
Illuminate your LCD screen to see target information at night.

VX9

MORE POWER THAN VX7

The Professional’s model. Full three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display (including two ferrous scales to help identify unwanted iron trash). Includes Multi-Salt and additional frequency choices. Additional Recovery Speed controls. FAST Mode for competition hunts and high-trash search areas. THIN COINS Mode for detecting fine, lower conductive coins such as hammered silver and thin gold coins.

When operating in Multi-Frequency, the VX9’s Target ID system displays a non-ferrous scale and two ferrous scales to help identify unwanted iron trash. Complex targets may indicate on both scales simultaneously.

More target information . . . so you can make better dig decisions!

THIN COINS MODE
 
Perfect setting made specifically for going after small thin coins - hammered silvers, tiny ancient gold coins, etc.

Faster recovery speed.

Enhanced Response on select Target ID range.

Target Response reduced for common ferrous items and high-tone targets.
 
FAST MODE
 
Designed for use in trashy areas, where abundant trash can mask adjacent coins. Also ideal for use in competition hunts. Includes fast recovery speed and reduced iron volume.
 
3 LEVELS OF RECOVERY SPEED CONTROL
 
Choose from three recovery speeds. Increased recovery/reactivity speed helps you more clearly distinguish adjacent targets. A great benefit for competition hunts and for hunt sites filled with metallic trash that might otherwise mask good targets.
 
WIRELESS READY!
 
Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology means you can search without cords attached to your detector.

Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk headphones and other Z-Lynk accessories sold separately
SEVEN (7) FREQUENCY OPTIONS
 
SEVEN (7) FREQUENCY OPTIONS
Choose from five powerful single frequencies (5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, or 25 kHz) or search with one of two Vortex simultaneous Multi-Frequency options (the traditional Multi or Multi-Frequency Salt for saltwater beach use)
 
 Search Modes:
Choose from 7 options:

  • Thin Coins Mode

  • Fast Mode

  • Zero Discrimination

  • Beach Mode

  • Standard Mode (ideal for hunting relics, jewelry, and most international coins)

  • US Coins Mode

  • Custom Mode
 
IRON VOLUME
CONTROL WHAT YOU HEAR
 
Iron Volume allows you to decrease the volume of ferrous (iron) targets, while the volume of non-ferrous targets remains at normal level. Experienced treasure hunters often like hearing all targets, but will appreciate the option to decrease the volume of undesired items. Eight adjustment levels.
 

LIGHTWEIGHT AND COLLAPSIBLE!

 
Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm)

Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
 
SEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE
 

Fast Target Recovery Speed (3 settings)

5-Tone Audible Target ID

Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID accuracy

Backlit LCD for night operation

Rechargeable Battery Built-in lithium ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.

 

EASY-ACCESS POWERFUL MENU OPTIONS
 
Hi-Resolution Ground Balance
175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater.

Volume Control
For both the built-in speaker and headphones.

Eight Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments

Iron Audio
Garrett’s unique feature helps to correctly identify complex iron objects, such as bottlecaps and steel washers.

Seven Search Modes + Pinpoint

Frequency Shift
Use to reduce noise or electrical interference (EMI)

Backlight
Illuminate your LCD screen to see target information at night.

GARRETT VORTEX SERIES COMPARISON CHART
 
  Vortex VX5 Vortex VX7 Vortex VX9
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