{"product":{"id":9485472956700,"title":"Garrett Vortex VX9 Multi-Frequency Metal Detector for Coins, Relics \u0026 Beach Hunting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Garrett Vortex VX9 is the flagship of Garrett's Vortex lineup, built for detectorists who hunt mineralized soil, saltwater beaches, and trash-heavy relic sites in the same week. Seven selectable frequencies (5, 9, 13, 18, and 25 kHz single-frequency options plus two simultaneous Multi modes), three-tier MD-MF target ID, and full submersibility to 16 feet give working detectorists a single platform that flexes from coin shooting to surf hunting without compromise. Two Vortex simultaneous Multi-Frequency modes (standard Multi and Multi-Salt) plus the five single frequencies let one detector cover dry park dirt, mineralized fields, and wet salt sand, while FAST mode and three-stage recovery speed cleanly separate adjacent targets in iron-littered relic fields and competition hunts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Garrett Vortex VX9\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarrett Vortex VX9 metal detector with MD-MF multi-frequency technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 by 11 inch DD Raider submersible search coil with cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to Garrett's online training videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1143060_01.jpg?v=1750873456\" alt=\"Garrett Vortex VX9 metal detector complete kit with control box, blue and black shaft, coils, and accessories\"\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 metal detector with headphones in wooded outdoor field setting\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Frequency Performance in Mineralized Soil and Wet Salt Sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Shooting in Old Parks and Schoolyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld turf is the bread and butter of the Garrett Vortex VX9. The 175-point hi-res ground balance flattens mineralization in iron-rich soils, and the three-tier target ID separates wheaties and silvers from the crown caps that dominate any 100-year-old park. We run THIN COINS mode the moment we start pulling small cut silver, since it favors the low-conductivity end of the scale that standard coin programs tend to miss. For walking unfamiliar ground first, we have found that running Multi at sensitivity 7 with recovery 2 catches both shallow modern coins and deeper silver without fatiguing the operator. Detectorists searching for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/best-metal-detectors-for-coins\"\u003ebest metal detectors for coins\u003c\/a\u003e will find the VX9's adjustable recovery speed and specialized processing give it a distinct advantage over entry-level platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSaltwater Beach and Surf Hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Frequency Salt is the reason a lot of our customers buy the Garrett Vortex VX9 over the rest of the Vortex range. It cancels out the conductive noise of wet sand and surf so silver and gold rings still ID cleanly down through the wet line. Submersibility to 16 feet means the entire machine, not just the coil, can take a wave. We pair the VX9 with a long-handle sand scoop and a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT for fast recovery in wet sand and shallow water. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/waterproof-metal-detectors-10-16-feet\"\u003ewaterproof metal detectors 10–16 feet\u003c\/a\u003e category is where the VX9 lives, and that full-body submersion rating is what separates it from splash-resistant coin machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrash-Heavy Relic Sites and Old Home Foundations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCivil War camps, plowed farm fields, and old home foundations are where the Garrett Vortex VX9 earns its professional badge. FAST mode plus recovery speed 3 is the difference between a clean nonferrous tone and a smeared iron-grunt at sites where every square foot has a cut nail in it. The lower ferrous scale on the MD-MF display tells us when an iffy signal is just a deep nail laying flat instead of a copper button under it. We drop to 18 or 25 kHz for small relics, climb to Multi for mixed targets, and retrack ground balance manually every 30 minutes. For comparing how the VX9 stacks up against the rest of the Vortex line at sites like these, our team put together a Vortex VX5 vs VX7 vs VX9 breakdown that walks through the practical differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMD-MF Target ID and Seven-Frequency Flexibility for Complex Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-tier MD-MF target ID surfaces complex iron on the top scale, non-ferrous on the center, and common ferrous on the lower, so confusing bottlecaps and rusted nails reveal themselves before we dig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven frequency options (5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz single frequencies plus Multi and Multi-Salt) let us tune the detector to the soil and target without carrying a second machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAST mode and three-stage recovery speed cleanly separate adjacent targets in iron-littered relic fields and competition hunts, a level of control the VX5 and VX7 don't offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHIN COINS mode is tuned for low-conductivity finds like hammered silvers, cut quarters, and thin gold, which read poorly on most coin-mode presets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Z-Lynk wireless and a 1\/8 inch waterproof headphone jack mean we can run cordless on land or wired in the surf without buying a separate transmitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1143060_02.jpg\" alt=\"Garrett Vortex MD-MF control box displaying thin coins target at 46 with frequency bars and mode buttons\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare within the family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGarrett Vortex VX9\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/garrett-vortex-vx5-metal-detector\"\u003eVortex VX5\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz + Multi + Multi-Salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kHz + Multi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti + Multi-Salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-tier MD-MF (complex iron, non-ferrous, common ferrous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-scale 0-99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget ID not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-stage (1, 2, 3) plus FAST mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable (Standard, Fast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 11 inch DD Raider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 11 inch DD Raider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 11 inch DD coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 hours lithium-ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 hours lithium-ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium-ion (duration not specified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 pounds bare\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 5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz (single) + Multi + Multi-Salt (simultaneous multi-frequency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 by 11 inch DD Raider submersible search coil with cover\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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 pounds bare, approximately 3 pounds with coil cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal lithium-ion, USB-C rechargeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15 hours per charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175-point hi-res, tracking and manual modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-stage (1, 2, 3) plus FAST mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-tier MD-MF (complex iron, non-ferrous, common ferrous scales)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapses to 24.75 inches, extends to 56.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in Z-Lynk wireless + 1\/8 inch waterproof headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years (manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Garrett dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, so every Garrett Vortex VX9 ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty and access to Garrett's firmware updates as they release. Our team has run the Vortex line in Arizona caliche, Virginia red clay, and North Carolina wet sand, and we stock the optional 5 by 8 inch DD Vortex Ripper coil for tight-target relic work. Free ground shipping, 30-day returns, and our price-match guarantee mean you get the same machine you would buy direct from Garrett, with the field support of a team that hunts these detectors weekly. For detectorists cross-shopping the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/advanced-and-expert-metal-detectors\"\u003eadvanced - expert level metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e category, the VX9's combination of multi-frequency flexibility and full submersion at this price point is what sets it apart from single-frequency flagship machines.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Garrett","product_type":"Metal Detectors","created_at":"2024-06-19T10:00:04-04:00","handle":"garrett-vortex-vx9-metal-detector","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:03:50-04:00","published_at":"2024-06-20T13:18:10-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"advanced-level, autopostr_twitter_63938, beach-detector, coin-detector, garrett, lithium-ion-battery, md-mf-target-id, metal-detectors, multi-frequency, relic-detector, simultaneous-multi-freq, submersible, vortex, vx9, waterproof-16-feet, z-lynk-wireless","variants":[{"id":49157702058268,"product_id":9485472956700,"title":"Default Title","price":"599.99","sku":"1143060","position":1,"compare_at_price":"699.99","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:00:04-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:03:50-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"786156007277","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":11880961736988,"product_id":9485472956700,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":48264505852188,"product_id":9485472956700,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-01-13T13:14:54-05:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:44:16-04:00","alt":"Garrett Vortex VX9 metal detector with blue and black shaft and 8.5 by 11 inch DD Raider coil on white background","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1143060_01.jpg?v=1750873456","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46103607902492,"product_id":9485472956700,"position":2,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:35:37-04:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:44:16-04:00","alt":"Garrett Vortex VX9 control box displaying three-tier MD-MF target ID with THIN COINS mode active","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1143060_02.jpg?v=1750873456","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46103616749852,"product_id":9485472956700,"position":3,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:36:33-04:00","updated_at":"2025-01-13T13:15:22-05:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142960_stock_03_06ca4800-4071-4e0b-beea-0e35a3b7a409.jpg?v=1736792122","variant_ids":[]},{"id":46103616782620,"product_id":9485472956700,"position":4,"created_at":"2024-06-19T10:36:33-04:00","updated_at":"2025-01-13T13:15:22-05:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1142960_stock_04_2dcecaad-9b39-4145-bfce-d24fe44f3a29.jpg?v=1736792122","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":48264505852188,"product_id":9485472956700,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-01-13T13:14:54-05:00","updated_at":"2025-06-25T13:44:16-04:00","alt":"Garrett Vortex VX9 metal detector with blue and black shaft and 8.5 by 11 inch DD Raider coil on white background","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/1143060_01.jpg?v=1750873456","variant_ids":[]}}}