{"product":{"id":9484343083292,"title":"Garrett Vortex VX5 Multi-Frequency Metal Detector","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 multi-frequency search plus a 13 kHz single-frequency option across mineralized soil and beach sand. We have stocked the Garrett catalog from the original ACE line forward, and the VX5 is the first machine in this slot we are comfortable handing to a working detectorist who wants one rig for multiple environments without compromising on target ID accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Garrett Vortex VX5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGarrett Vortex VX5 metal detector with simultaneous multi-frequency technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider searchcoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed USB charging and data cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium armrest strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142860_01_883f3fc4-4202-4612-ae68-0653ffa3ed44.jpg?v=1750863763\" alt=\"Garrett Vortex VX5 metal detector complete system with control box, shaft, blue armrest, search coils, accessories and USB cable\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/DSC00075_rgb.png?v=1779287901\" alt=\"Man holding blue and black metal detector with headphones in wooded outdoor field setting\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimultaneous Multi-Frequency Performance in Mineralized Ground and Saltwater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParks and Public Lawns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManicured turf and local schoolyards reward a detector with clean adjacent-target separation and an honest, repeatable 0-99 target ID scale. When optimizing the garrett vortex vx5 across trash-heavy municipal grounds, the fixed recovery speed excels at plucking high-conductor silver coins out from directly alongside masking iron nails and structural aluminum debris. This makes the machine an incredible asset when cross-shopping the premium options listed in our expert summary of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-for-coins\"\u003ebest metal detectors for coins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe routinely default to a single-frequency configuration on dry public lawns because it preserves quiet operations around streetlamps, buried utilities, and high-EMI localized park fences. For consistent results, deploy these field-tested configuration benchmarks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Coins (masks small iron and common foil while keeping nickels cleanly audible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High (backed off 1 to 2 segments if nearby power lines introduce threshold chatter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kHz Single-Frequency (or swap to Simultaneous Multi-Freq if encountering hot soil pockets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider stock assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin shooters who closely evaluate the broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/garrett-vortex-series\"\u003eGarrett Vortex series\u003c\/a\u003e often leverage this specific model as a entry point, knowing they can execute modular upgrades as their specific hunting style expands into missing relic fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSaltwater Beach and Surf Wading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull control pod and shaft submersibility down to 16 feet transitions this machine directly from the towel line into rolling surf lines, tidal washouts, and wet coastal sand. While traditional single-frequency VLF coin machines chatter and lose stability over marine black sand due to salt conductivity, the Vortex architecture integrates saltwater mineralization directly into its digital target separation engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur marine testing teams prioritize slow, overlapping sweeps to keep target IDs completely locked across variable wet-to-dry beach transitions. Use these specific parameters below the high-tide line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero (run an all-metal array initially, then notch out modern crown caps as necessary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium baseline (adjust up carefully as you transition away from active breaking surf waves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneous Multi-Frequency exclusively (do not deploy single frequencies in salt environments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider for maximum lateral coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully submersible Garrett Pro-Pointer AT is the logical companion for beach work. It matches the detector's depth rating and dramatically reduces target recovery times inside moving, water-filled holes before incoming surf masks the target spot again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelic Hunting and Plowed Agricultural Fields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld homestead permissions, historical logging camps, and tilled fields are where high-resolution iron handling becomes a primary recovery advantage. Rather than completely silencing ferrous signals—which frequently causes target masking on deeply buried historical brass buttons and colonial copper coins—the iron audio and iron volume controls allow you to monitor iron trash at a significantly lowered, subtle grunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen searching wide-open farm fields, coverage tracking and ground mineralization balance are crucial. Deploy these baseline parameters to find masked targets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom (start from Standard, raise iron tone break thresholds, adjust notch configurations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (restraint on sensitivity ensures the multi-frequency engine maps deeper matrixes in hot soil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto tracking (verified with a manual pumping test over clear ground before securing lines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider, or move to the accessory 14\" x 11\" DD Vortex Reaper for large-scale open rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/vortex-parts-1-2-1.png?v=1779287902\" alt=\"Garrett Vortex metal detector control box displaying 83 target ID, zero M-Freq, MD-MF technology\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt-In Lithium Battery and Free Firmware Updates Extend Field Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15-hour lithium-ion battery per charge eliminates the disposable batteries our team used to carry in detector bags: high-speed USB cable recharges the pack and doubles as the firmware data cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree firmware updates from Garrett have shipped meaningful performance gains since launch, extending the useful life of the unit well past the purchase date: our Vortex firmware update guide walks through the process, and we recommend running the update on day one and again before any saltwater trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-pound total weight and 24.75-inch collapsed length make the difference between a detector that travels with our customers and one that gets left at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZ-Lynk wireless headphone compatibility is built in, so an audio upgrade is a single headphone purchase away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacklit LCD with battery condition indicator matters more than people realize during dawn and dusk hunts, and a button lock acts as a dive mode safeguard so the unit cannot accidentally cycle modes underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare within the family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eVortex VX5\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx7-metal-detector\"\u003eVortex VX7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx9-metal-detector\"\u003eVortex VX9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCoil included\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSearch modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e4 (Zero, Standard, USA Coins, Custom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5+ (includes Multi Salt, Bottlecap Reject)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e7+ (includes Multi Salt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMulti-Freq + 13 kHz single\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMulti-Freq + Multi Salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMulti-Freq + Multi Salt + 5\/9\/13\/18\/25 kHz single\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWaterproof rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e16 feet (5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e16 feet (5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e16 feet (5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in lithium-ion, ~15 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTarget ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle-tier MD-MF, 0-99 scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTwo-tier MD-MF (ferrous\/non-ferrous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eThree-tier MD-MF\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecovery speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVariable (Standard\/Fast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVariable (Standard\/Fast\/FAST mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneous multi-frequency + 13 kHz single\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" DD Vortex Raider\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 feet (5 meters) full submersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in lithium-ion, approximately 15 hours per charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75 inches (62.86 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.75 inches (144.14 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-tier MD-MF, 0-99\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-tone target ID\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto, 175 points of resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 (Zero, Standard, USA Coins, Custom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z-Lynk compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years (manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Garrett dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, which means every Vortex VX5 ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty and access to Garrett's firmware update pipeline. Our team has worked the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/waterproof-metal-detectors-10-16-feet\"\u003ewaterproof metal detectors 10–16 feet\u003c\/a\u003e category long enough to walk customers through coil upgrades, beach-mode setup, and firmware troubleshooting before the first hunt. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and our price-match guarantee cover the purchase side, so you can focus on getting the VX5 into the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Garrett","product_type":"Metal Detectors","created_at":"2024-06-18T16:37:43-04:00","handle":"garrett-vortex-vx5-metal-detector","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:03:50-04:00","published_at":"2024-06-20T14:09:01-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"autopostr_twitter_63938, beach-detector, beginner-intermediate, coin-detector, garrett, garrett-vortex, lithium-battery, metal-detectors, multi-frequency, relic-detector, submersible-16-feet, vlf-detector, vortex-vx5, waterproof-detector, z-lynk-wireless","variants":[{"id":49151464472860,"product_id":9484343083292,"title":"Default Title","price":"449.00","sku":"1142860","position":1,"compare_at_price":"529.99","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2024-06-18T16:37:43-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:03:50-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":null,"grams":1588,"image_id":null,"weight":3.5,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":11879644463388,"product_id":9484343083292,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":48264483078428,"product_id":9484343083292,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-01-13T13:11:59-05:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T11:02:43-04:00","alt":"Garrett Vortex VX5 metal detector complete system with control box, shaft, blue armrest, search coils, accessories and USB cable","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142860_01_883f3fc4-4202-4612-ae68-0653ffa3ed44.jpg?v=1750863763","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46102986031388,"product_id":9484343083292,"position":2,"created_at":"2024-06-19T09:12:55-04:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:27:28-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142860_03.jpg?v=1750872448","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46103675437340,"product_id":9484343083292,"position":3,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:43:41-04:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:27:28-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142960_stock_03_535fbf2b-c56b-48d5-892d-8842bc062815.jpg?v=1750872448","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46103675371804,"product_id":9484343083292,"position":4,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:43:41-04:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:44:16-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142960_stock_04_62230e52-8056-4c22-9dfa-eb407dda4f9a.jpg?v=1750873456","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":48264483078428,"product_id":9484343083292,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-01-13T13:11:59-05:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T11:02:43-04:00","alt":"Garrett Vortex VX5 metal detector complete system with control box, shaft, blue armrest, search coils, accessories and USB cable","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142860_01_883f3fc4-4202-4612-ae68-0653ffa3ed44.jpg?v=1750863763","variant_ids":[]}}}