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How long does the battery last on a single charge?
Garrett Vortex VX5 Multi-Frequency Metal Detector
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Open May 20, 2026 - 04:20 PM
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May 20, 2026 - 04:20 PM
The VX5's built-in lithium-ion battery delivers approximately 15 hours of search time per charge and recharges over USB. The high-speed USB cable that ships in the box doubles as the firmware data cable, so you can update the detector and recharge the pack with the same cable. We carry a spare USB power bank when traveling, which eliminates the disposable batteries our team used to carry in detector bags for older machines.
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Garrett Vortex VX5 Multi-Frequency Metal Detector
The Garrett Vortex VX5 is a multi-frequency metal detector with full 16-foot submersion capability and a lithium-ion battery that runs 15 hours per charge. Built for detectorists who hunt parks, fields, freshwater, and saltwater wading without carrying two machines, the VX5 delivers simultaneous mul...
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