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Garrett Vortex Series

Find the Vortex that fits your hunt.

Choose from three waterproof, upgradeable Garrett metal detectors built for coins, jewelry, parks, fields, beaches, and the hunts you have not even planned yet.

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Waterproof to 16 ft Hunt land, rain, shorelines, and shallow water with confidence.
Upgradeable platform Start with the model that fits now and unlock more Vortex capability later.
MD-MF Technology Advanced target analysis helps Vortex deliver clearer information before you dig.
Built by Garrett Backed by Garrett support, warranty coverage, and decades of detecting experience.
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Choose your Vortex

VX5 is the entry point, VX7 is the balanced step-up, and VX9 is the full-control professional model.

Best starting price
Garrett Vortex VX5 metal detector
Entry Vortex Model

Garrett Vortex VX5

The easiest way into the Vortex platform: waterproof, lightweight, collapsible, and ready for coins, jewelry, parks, yards, and weekend hunts.

  • 13 kHz and Multi-Frequency operation
  • Four search modes
  • Fast fixed recovery speed
  • Iron Volume and wireless Z-Lynk support
$449.99
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Best balance
Garrett Vortex VX7 metal detector
Intermediate Vortex Model

Garrett Vortex VX7

The practical step-up for hunters who want more power, more control, beach capability, and saltwater performance without going all the way to VX9.

  • 5 kHz, 13 kHz, Multi-Frequency, and Multi-Salt
  • Dual Target ID scales
  • Beach Mode and five search modes
  • Recovery Speed Control and Iron Volume
$534.99
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Full control
Garrett Vortex VX9 metal detector
Professional Vortex Model

Garrett Vortex VX9

The full-control Vortex model for serious hunters who want the most target information, frequency control, recovery settings, and search modes.

  • 5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz, Multi-Frequency, and Multi-Salt
  • 3-tier MD-MF Target ID scales
  • Seven search modes including Thin Coins and Fast
  • Six Bottlecap Reject and Iron Boundary settings
$599.99
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Find your fit

Which Vortex is right for you?

Answer a few quick hunting questions and see which Vortex model fits your experience, terrain, and need for control.

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Start with VX5

VX5 gives new and returning detectorists the lowest Vortex entry price while keeping the big promises: waterproof build, MD-MF Technology, wireless support, and an upgrade path.

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Upgradeable

Start where you are. Grow when you are ready.

Choose the Vortex that fits the way you hunt today, then move up with paid software upgrades when you want more features, control, and target information.

Watch Vortex in action

See how the Vortex platform works in real hunting situations before you choose your model.

MD-MF Technology

More target information before the dig.

Garrett’s Multi-Dimensional Multi-Frequency Technology analyzes targets across multiple dimensions of conductivity and ferrous content. Every Vortex gets the platform. Higher models add more advanced target ID and control.

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Real Vortex finds

From first finds to lifetime discoveries.

Explore real finds, field videos, and hunter stories that show what Vortex is already uncovering in the ground.

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Vortex comparison

Compare the key differences between VX5, VX7, and VX9 so you can choose the model that fits your hunting style.

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Owner updates and support

Everything current owners need, from firmware updates to registration and support, in one easy place.

Firmware updates Get the latest Vortex updates and upgrades. Update videos Watch the firmware update process. Register your device Activate warranty and product support. Help and support Find manuals, FAQs, and product help.
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