Garrett Vortex VX5 Metal Detector

The garrett vortex vx5 metal detector delivers accurate target ID, strong depth, and quick target recovery for coins, jewelry, and relics, whether you're hunting dry land or shallow water. A standout feature of this model is its upgrade path: Garrett designed the VX5 so it can transform into a VX7 or VX9 through a paid software upgrade, rather than requiring a brand-new detector purchase.

• Multi-frequency ready - choose 13 kHz single frequency or MD-MF multi-frequency mode
• Fully submersible to 16 feet (5 meters) for rivers, lakes, and wet sand
• Built-in Z-Lynk wireless audio, pairs with compatible headphones (sold separately)
• Single-scale MD-MF Target ID, pinpoint mode, and iron discrimination to cut down on junk finds
• Upgradeable design - a paid software upgrade can turn this detector into a VX7 or VX9

The VX5 is also sold as a starter kit bundle that adds an Edge Digger, knee pads, gloves, a Keeper Cleaner brush, and ClearSound headphones, which is worth checking if you're outfitting a full detecting kit at once and don't already own accessories.

The VX5 fits detectorists who want genuine multi-frequency performance without paying flagship pricing, and who like the idea of upgrading later rather than replacing the detector outright. If depth and frequency flexibility matter more than budget, step up to the VX7 or the VX9, both of which build on the same Vortex platform.

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