GARRETT VORTEX
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
VORTEX SEARCHCOILS Vortex searchcoils have a unique waterproof connector and are not compatible with other Garrett detectors.  5" x 8" DD Vortex Ripper™ Searchcoil COMING SOON  6" x 11" DD Vortex Viper™ Searchcoil  8.5" x 11" DD Vortex Raider™ Searchcoil  14" x 11" DD Vortex Reaper™ Searchcoil COMING SOON |
