Whats included in the box
The world’s first fully upgradeable 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!
VX5
VX7
VX9
Target ID Scale(s)
One 0-99 Target ID Scale
One 0-99 Target ID Scale
One 0-99 Target ID Scale
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
❌
✅ - 2 settings
✅ - 3 settings
Submersible to
16 feet (5m)
16 feet (5m)
16 feet (5m)
Z-Lynk Wireless enabled
❌
✅
✅
Increased sensitivity/depth
❌
✅
✅
Number of ID Tones
3
5
5
Iron Volume
❌
✅
✅
Ground Balance
✅
✅
✅
Frequency Shift (EMI reduction)
✅
✅
✅
LCD Backlight
✅
✅
✅
MD-MF Technology Explained
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.