{"product_id":"minelab-vanquish-360-detector","title":"Minelab VANQUISH 360 Waterproof Multi-Frequency Metal Detector","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMinelab VANQUISH 360\u003c\/strong\u003e is the entry-level model in Minelab's redesigned Vanquish 60 Series, built on the same Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency platform as detectors costing considerably more. As an authorized \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minelab\"\u003eMinelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, our team has run the VANQUISH 360 on salt beaches, iron-dense park sites, and freshwater creek beds, and we regard it as the most capable fully waterproof Multi-IQ detector at this price point. The machine carries an IP68 rating to 5 m (16 ft), produces stable target IDs across 119 positions on a -19 to 99 scale, and hunts any terrain without frequency switching, manual ground balance, or mode-specific recalibration. This listing is the standalone detector with coil and USB charging cable; detectorists who want the VANQUISH 360 with Digger, Finds Pouch, and Gloves included can order the Adventure Pack bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Detectorists Choose the Minelab VANQUISH 360\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-IQ eliminates the frequency compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-frequency machines require you to choose between depth on low-conductivity targets and stability in salt sand. Multi-IQ transmits and receives across multiple frequencies simultaneously, so target IDs stay accurate and consistent across mineralized inland soil, iron-laden relic sites, and wet salt beaches without any operator input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 waterproofing to 5 m (16 ft) covers the full hunt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rating applies to the control box, shaft, and coil as a system. We have run this detector chest-deep in surf without a waterproof bag or accessory housing. There is no separate coil rating to check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e119 target IDs with six notchable discrimination segments give experienced operators genuine separation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The -19 to 0 ferrous range and 1 to 99 non-ferrous range, divided into six segments, provide enough resolution to separate low-ferrous from high-ferrous and foil-range from nickel-range in most hunt conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe V10X Double-D coil sweeps efficiently and separates well in trash.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10\" x 7\" DD configuration handles both open ground coverage and recovery in iron-dense sites better than a concentric coil of comparable footprint. The coil is IP68 rated to match the rest of the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.16 kg (2.6 lbs) reduces fatigue on all-day water and beach hunts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight includes the shaft, arm cup, and coil. Full-day sessions in the surf or along river banks are more productive when the machine is not working against your swing arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories and step-up options are available without replacing the detector.\u003c\/strong\u003e Detectorists who want the Digger, Finds Pouch, and Gloves shipped with the machine can order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minelab-vanquish-360-waterproof-multi-frequency-metal-detector-with-v10x-coil-and-adventure-pack\"\u003eVANQUISH 360 Adventure Pack bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. For wireless audio and expanded tone customization on the same Multi-IQ platform, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/minelab-vanquish-460\"\u003eVANQUISH 460\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step up in the Vanquish 60 Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinelab VANQUISH 360 metal detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eV10X 10\" x 7\" Double-D Elliptical coil with coil cover (skidplate installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/3820-0006_Resize.png?v=1778081178\" alt=\"Minelab VANQUISH 360 waterproof metal detector with V10X coil, Vanquish 60 Series base model\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing the VANQUISH 360 in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeach and Surf Zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the IP68 rating earns its place. We run the VANQUISH 360 from dry sand straight through the wet zone and into the surf without adjusting a single setting. Multi-IQ handles salt conductivity correctly, keeping target IDs stable where a single-frequency machine would shift or false in the wet sand. Coin and ring targets in the 30 to 70 ID range read cleanly. For tight recovery in saturated sand, we pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minelab-pro-find-35-pinpointer\"\u003eMinelab Pro-Find 35 pinpointer\u003c\/a\u003e, which carries the same IP68 rating and narrows the dig area significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 or 4 (reduce to 2 in heavy black sand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed High (factory-set, not adjustable on the 360)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork parallel to the water line, sweeping through the wet zone to cover both the dry-sand coin layer and the deeper saturated-sand jewelry zone in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParks and High-Trash Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn iron-dense parks, the six discrimination segments let us notch the pull-tab and low-foil range while keeping nickel and copper responses open. Fixed Iron Bias reduces ferrous chatter without tuning. Mid-depth coins at 6 to 8 inches read consistently at a comfortable walking sweep speed. Our team consistently finds productive targets in sites that have been worked heavily with single-frequency machines, because Multi-IQ resolves masked targets those machines compress into noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 (reduce to 3 near power lines or chain-link fencing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed High (factory-set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notch out segments 1 through 10 if hunting a cleared site where low-range targets are not a priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn trashy conditions, focus on signal repeatability rather than raw signal strength. Multi-IQ produces more consistent target IDs in mixed iron than single-frequency, which means repeatable targets are worth digging even when signal intensity is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater Rivers and Gravel Bars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver hunting in All Metal mode gives a complete signal map of the bottom. We work gravel bars and submerged channel edges where jewelry and coins accumulate after seasonal flow events. The five-level depth indicator helps prioritize targets in deeper water. Collapsed to 79 cm (31 in), the shaft packs flat enough for streamside access hikes where a full-length detector would be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 (reduce in turbulent or high-silt conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use for precise recovery hole placement in gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/VANQUISH_Sixty_Series-41_Resize.jpg?v=1778080973\" alt=\"Minelab VANQUISH 360 waterproof metal detector in use outdoors, part of the Vanquish 60 Series lineup\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-IQ Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimultaneous Multi-Frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard single-frequency detectors make a trade-off: low frequencies reach depth and handle high-conductivity targets well but lose sensitivity to small and low-conductivity objects; high frequencies find fine gold and small items but degrade in mineralized ground and salt. Multi-IQ resolves this by transmitting and receiving on multiple frequencies simultaneously. Every sweep over a target produces signal data from the full frequency range at once. The VANQUISH 360 processes the combined return and assigns a target ID that reflects the actual composition of the object rather than the behavior of a single frequency. In practice, target IDs are more stable across changing ground conditions, and targets that shift position or disappear on single-frequency machines routinely read consistently on the 360.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Ergonomics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShaft, Balance, and Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-bend shaft uses aluminium and fibreglass sections that extend to 142 cm (56 in) for detecting and collapse to 79 cm (31 in) for transport. Collapsing takes under 30 seconds and requires no tools. At 1.16 kg (2.6 lbs) fully assembled, the balance point sits close to the arm cup, reducing wrist load on long sessions. The arm cup includes a strap. Controls are kept minimal: one button steps through the three search modes, and a second button handles sensitivity and settings adjustments. The monochrome LCD displays target ID number, depth indicator, battery status, sensitivity level, and active search mode simultaneously. The 360 also stores a Custom User Search Profile, so adjusted settings can be saved and recalled across sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in lithium-ion battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous use on a single charge. The magnetic USB connector seats securely and charges from any standard USB power source. Our team consistently gets a full hunt day on one overnight charge. Battery level shows on screen, so there is no guesswork mid-session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAudio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Tones, Volume, and Headphone Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree target tones map to the conductivity zones of the 119-segment target ID scale: a low tone for ferrous and low-conductivity targets, a mid tone for the mid-range including nickels and mid-conductivity foil, and a high tone for high-conductivity targets such as silver coins and copper. Volume adjusts across five levels from the control box. The built-in speaker is loud enough for open beach conditions. The 3.5 mm headphone jack accepts any standard wired headphone. Wireless audio is not supported on the VANQUISH 360. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/detecting-prospecting\/minelab-vanquish-360-460-560-review-comparison\"\u003efull Vanquish 360 vs 460 vs 560 review and comparison\u003c\/a\u003e covers exactly where each step up in the series adds tone options and wireless capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/VANQUISH360_Control-box_Mobile.webp?v=1778080485\" alt=\"Minelab VANQUISH 360 control box showing target ID number, depth indicator, sensitivity level, and search mode display\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCoil Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eV10X 10\" x 7\" Double-D Elliptical (Included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V10X ships installed and is IP68 rated to match the rest of the detector. The Double-D configuration maintains stable ground balance across mineralized and salt-affected soil better than a concentric of the same size, and it improves target separation in iron-cluttered environments. The elliptical footprint sweeps efficiently in open sites and fits between cobblestones, roots, and beach debris where a round coil would lose coverage. The coil cover protects the face without measurable sensitivity loss. Optional Minelab coils compatible with the Vanquish range fit the 360 for detectorists who want a smaller coil for dense-trash sites or a larger coil footprint for open field coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMinelab VANQUISH 360 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park, Beach, All Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom User Search Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-IQ (simultaneous multi-frequency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget IDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrous -19 to 0, Non-Ferrous 1 to 99 (119 total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination Segments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed (High)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Cancel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 (Low, Mid, High)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-In Loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1\/8\") Headphone Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Headphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e V10X 10\" x 7\" Double-D Elliptical with coil cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable, up to 10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome LCD (no backlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68, 5 m (16 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Extended:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 cm (56 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Collapsed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79 cm (31 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 kg (2.6 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Years (Control Box and Coil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy the Minelab VANQUISH 360 from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team uses this equipment in the field, which means the advice we give is grounded in actual hunt experience rather than spec sheets. As an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Minelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, every VANQUISH 360 we ship comes with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty on both the control box and coil. All orders ship free within the United States. Our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee mean you buy knowing we will match any lower advertised price from another authorized U.S. dealer. If you have questions about settings, coil upgrades, or how the VANQUISH 360 fits into your specific hunt conditions, call or chat with our team directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minelab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52959725584668,"sku":"3820-0006","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/V360.jpg?v=1774976037","url":"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-vanquish-360-detector","provider":"Serious Detecting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}