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May 20, 2026 - 04:20 PM
The VX5 is firmware-upgradeable to a VX7 or VX9 through paid software upgrades from Garrett, which means the same control box can transform as your hunting style evolves. Each upgrade adds additional operating frequencies, more advanced features like variable recovery speed and multi-tier target ID, and more power for mineralized ground and saltwater hunting. Detectorists who start with the VX5 and later step up to the Vortex VX7 or VX9 can take advantage of paid software upgrades to unlock additional capabilities.
