World’s first fully transformable detector series!
As your skills increase, transform your VX5 to a VX7 or VX9 with paid software upgrades.

VX5

The entry Vortex model is loaded with features and provides fast, fixed Recovery Speed on adjacent targets. Fully waterproof to 16 feet (5m). Single and Multi-Frequency options. Single-tier MD-MF Target ID scale. Three audio tones.

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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.

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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.

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Garrett’s Multi-Dimensional Multi-Frequency (MD-MF) Technology provides deeper and more accurate target analysis and identification. Targets are detected and analyzed using simultaneous multiple frequencies as well as utilizing multiple dimensions of conductivity and ferrous (iron) content.

This advanced MD-MF analysis takes places within all three Vortex models. It is most visible on the VX-9 model, whose LCD includes a multi-axis Target ID with three distinct scales.

MD-MF Technology Explained

The world’s first fully upgradeable waterproof detector series! As your skills increase, you can opt to convert your VX-5 to a VX-7 or VX-9 model with software updates. Each Vortex model upgrade includes additional operating frequencies, more advanced features, and more power!

Thin Coins Mode (VX9)

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.

Garrett Vortex Fully Waterproof to 16 feet (5m)

Vortex Basics

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FIRST FIND - Ancient gold coin discovered with the Vortex VX9

Vortex Series Comparison

	Vortex VX5	Vortex VX7	Vortex VX9
Target ID Scale(s)	One 0-99 Target ID Scale	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
Notch Discrimination	Yes	Yes	Yes
High-Resolution Iron Discrimination	Yes	Yes	Yes
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 cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed	2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed	2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 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