Minelab Vanquish 560 Pro Pack Waterproof Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with Dual Coils and PRO-FIND 35 Pinpointer

The Vanquish 560 Pro Pack includes both the V12x 12x9-inch DD elliptical coil and the V8x 8-inch DD coil with covers. The larger V12x coil covers open ground faster and delivers greater depth on high-conductors in low-trash environments, while the V8x coil offers better maneuverability in tight spaces, trashy parks, and wading scenarios where a large coil catches current or snags vegetation. Both coils are waterproof and swap tool-free on the detector's lower shaft. Detectorists who want additional coil options can browse our Minelab Vanquish 560 metal detectors collection for compatible accessories.

The Vanquish 560 carries an IP68 waterproof rating for submersion to 5 meters (16 feet), covering the control box, shaft, and both included coils as a complete system. This is full submersion capability, not splash resistance, so you can wade chest-deep in surf, work wet-sand beach zones, hunt in rain, and recover targets in shallow rivers without equipment damage. The included PRO-FIND 35 pinpointer is separately rated waterproof to 3 meters (10 feet), making the entire bundle suitable for water hunting. For additional waterproof detector options at similar depths, see our waterproof metal detectors 10-16 feet collection.

Multi-IQ transmits and receives across multiple frequencies simultaneously instead of operating on a single fixed frequency. Single-frequency detectors require you to choose between low frequencies for depth on high-conductors like silver and high frequencies for sensitivity on low-conductors like gold, and they produce unstable target IDs when ground mineralization changes. Multi-IQ processes all frequencies at once, so the Vanquish 560's target ID scale stays locked across variable soil types, wet salt sand, and iron-dense ground without frequency switching or manual ground balance routines. This means you get consistent target identification if you're hunting dry park turf, mineralized farm fields, or conductive beach sand in a single hunt session.

The PRO-FIND 35 is a waterproof pinpointer (submersible to 3 meters or 10 feet) that narrows target location after your detector gives a signal, reducing plug size and recovery time. It uses both audio tones and vibration indication to guide you to the target, and it offers adjustable sensitivity so you can dial down response in high-trash areas or when working close to large ferrous objects. The pinpointer ships with a belt holster for immediate access when you kneel to dig. Including the PRO-FIND 35 in this bundle eliminates a separate purchase most detectorists make within their first month of hunting. For detailed pinpointer comparisons, see our best pinpointers for metal detecting guide.

The Vanquish 560's internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous runtime on a full charge, though actual runtime varies with backlight use, wireless audio connection, and sensitivity settings. The detector charges via the included USB-C magnetic charging cable, which attaches without precise port alignment and works with standard USB power adapters or laptop USB ports. A full recharge from depleted takes approximately four hours. The battery is internal and non-removable, so you cannot swap in spare alkaline cells mid-hunt, but the 10-hour runtime covers most full-day sessions without requiring a field recharge.

Iron Bias adjusts how aggressively the detector suppresses signals from ferrous targets, with four levels ranging from minimal suppression (level 1) to maximum suppression (level 4). Higher Iron Bias settings reduce false signals and chatter in dense iron environments like old homesteads, relic sites, and trashy parks, but they also risk masking non-ferrous targets sitting directly alongside ferrous debris. Lower Iron Bias settings preserve more target information and reduce the chance of missing good targets adjacent to iron, but they produce more audio response from iron trash. Most detectorists start at level 2 in moderate iron environments and increase to level 3 or 4 only when iron falsing becomes unmanageable.

The Vanquish 560 accepts standard wired headphones via a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) headphone jack in addition to the included ML60 Bluetooth LE Audio wireless earbuds. Wired headphones eliminate battery management for the audio accessory and introduce zero latency, which some detectorists prefer for fast target recovery in trashy sites. The detector also has a built-in loudspeaker if you want to hunt without headphones in open areas where audio privacy is not a concern. All three audio output options (loudspeaker, wired, wireless) deliver the same five-tone audio system and ferrous volume control.

The User Profile mode is a customizable search mode where you set your own discrimination pattern, sensitivity level, Iron Bias, and ferrous volume preferences, and the detector saves those settings for recall. The three preset modes (Beach, Park, Field) are factory-optimized for specific environments and reset to default parameters each time you select them. User Profile lets you build a discrimination setup tailored to a specific site you hunt repeatedly (a particular park, beach, or relic site) without re-entering settings every session. Once you save your User Profile, the detector recalls it as a fourth mode option alongside Beach, Park, and Field.

The Vanquish 560 detects gold jewelry and small gold nuggets in moderate ground conditions, but it is not a dedicated gold prospector. Multi-IQ provides better sensitivity to low-conductors like small gold than single-frequency coin detectors operating at similar frequencies, and the detector's target ID scale separates gold jewelry from foil and pull tabs with reasonable accuracy. However, detectorists hunting mineralized gold-bearing ground with high concentrations of hot rocks and ironstone typically achieve better results with purpose-built gold detectors operating at higher base frequencies or using pulse induction technology. The Vanquish 560 Pro Pack excels at coins, relics, and jewelry across parks, beaches, and farm fields.

The Serious Detecting kit added at checkout includes a finds bag with a 42-inch adjustable waist belt for secure storage and easy access to recovered targets, a double-serrated hand digger with belt holster for precise plug cutting and target recovery, and protective gloves for safe handling of sharp objects and rough digging conditions. This kit is a separate cart item automatically added when you order the Pro Pack, with a limit of one bundle per detector. The kit addresses the immediate field accessories most new detectorists need but often purchase separately after their first hunt session.