{"product_id":"garrett-vortex-vx5-multi-frequency-waterproof-metal-detector","title":"Garrett Vortex VX5 Multi-Frequency Waterproof Metal Detector","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VX5 is the entry to Garrett's Vortex line, and the smart part is that starting here does not lock you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarrett Vortex VX5 at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garrett Vortex VX5 is a fully waterproof (16 ft \/ 5 m) metal detector with an 8.5 x 11 in \/ 22 x 28 cm DD Raider search coil, a 13 kHz single frequency plus a Multi-Frequency mode, four search modes, a single 0-99 Target ID scale, and three audio tones. It weighs 3.0 lb \/ 1.38 kg and is Z-Lynk wireless ready. It is the entry point to Garrett's upgradeable VX5\/VX7\/VX9 platform. 3-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee the Garrett Vortex in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cFAgvTEdNPk\" title=\"The Vortex has Arrived! - Garrett Metal Detectors\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vortex VX5 is Garrett's answer for the person who wants a real detector, not a toy, without paying for features they have not grown into yet. It is fully waterproof to 16 ft \/ 5 m, so a rained-out field, wet sand, or a shallow creek are all fair game from day one, which is not something most detectors at this price can say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood it runs a 13 kHz single frequency plus a true Multi-Frequency mode, so it reads clean on dry ground and holds up in fresh water and damp soil where cheap single-frequency machines get noisy. The standard 8.5 x 11 in \/ 22 x 28 cm DD Raider search coil is a good all-around size, enough depth for coins and relics without being a chore to swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VX5 keeps the controls simple on purpose. Four search modes (Zero, Standard, USA Coins, and Custom), a single 0-99 Target ID scale, and three audio tones give you a detector you can actually learn in an afternoon instead of one you fight for a month. You dig good targets sooner because the machine is telling you something you can read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Z-Lynk wireless ready, so a set of Z-Lynk headphones drops the cable without the lag that makes cheap wireless useless for detecting. At 3.0 lb \/ 1.38 kg on a stem that collapses from 24.75 in to 56.75 in \/ 62.9 to 144.1 cm, it travels easily and swings light for a full day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarrett Vortex VX5 detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 11 in \/ 22 x 28 cm DD Raider waterproof search coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArm strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide (full manual online)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year limited parts\/labor warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the Vortex platform: VX5 vs VX7 vs VX9\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three Vortex detectors share the same hardware: fully waterproof to 16 ft \/ 5 m, the same 8.5 x 11 in \/ 22 x 28 cm DD Raider search coil, Z-Lynk wireless, 3 lb \/ 1.38 kg, and a 3-year warranty. What changes as you move up the line is capability: more frequencies, saltwater ability, more search modes, and finer target separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx5-multi-frequency-waterproof-metal-detector\"\u003eVX5 - $449.99\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx7-multi-frequency-waterproof-metal-detector\"\u003eVX7 - $534.99\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx9-multi-frequency-waterproof-metal-detector\"\u003eVX9 - $599.99\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5, 13 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Salt (saltwater beach)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4: Zero, Standard, USA Coins, Custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5: adds Beach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7: adds Thin Coins and Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 0-99 scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-tier scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-tier MD-MF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgrade path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eto VX7 or VX9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eto VX9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etop of line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich one is right for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the VX5 for dry-land coin, relic, and park hunting plus fresh water; it is the simplest to learn and the least expensive, but it is not built for saltwater beaches. Choose the VX7 if ocean beaches are in your plans: it adds the Multi-Salt mode, a deep-reading 5 kHz frequency, a 2-tier Target ID, and iron\/bottlecap tools. Choose the VX9 for the full toolset: five single frequencies including 25 kHz for small gold and thin jewelry, a 3-tier Target ID that separates keepers from iron, and dedicated Thin Coins and Fast modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the hardware is identical across the line, a VX5 or VX7 can be moved up later with a paid Garrett software upgrade instead of a new detector. Starting lower is a floor, not a dead end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the VX5 as a complete kit with a pinpointer, a digger, and a pouch in one purchase? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adventure-archaeology-garrett-vortex-vx5-starter-metal-detecting-package\"\u003eGarrett Vortex VX5 Adventure Archaeology Starter Package\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe story is more important than the artifact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073489154306,"sku":"1142860","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/9012\/8130\/files\/Vortex-VX5-hero_ce0312e9-d9cf-4a76-9abb-f06fdf75d127.png?v=1783098136","url":"https:\/\/historyseekers.net\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx5-multi-frequency-waterproof-metal-detector","provider":"History Seekers Metal Detectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}