Garrett Vortex VX9 Multi-Frequency Metal Detector (Open Box)

The Garrett Vortex VX9 is the flagship of the Vortex series, and this open box unit gets you the same detector at a discount. It runs Garrett's Multi-Dimensional Multi-Frequency (MD-MF) engine with seven frequency options, a three-tier Target ID scale with two ferrous scales for sorting iron, Thin Coins and Fast modes for hammered silver and competition hunts, and full submersion to 16 feet. Coin, relic, and beach hunters who wanted the VX9 but balked at the new price get an inspected, complete detector with Garrett's full 3-year warranty.

What Open Box Means Here

Open box units are complete, inspected by our team, and fully functional, and this VX9 carries the same 3-year Garrett warranty as a sealed one. You save money for a box that has been opened, nothing more. Prefer factory sealed? The Garrett Vortex VX9 new is in stock too, and every other open box and demo detector we carry is inspected the same way.

Why the VX9 Is the Professional's Vortex

• Three-tier MD-MF Target ID: in Multi-Frequency the display shows a non-ferrous scale plus two ferrous scales, so bottle caps and complex iron read as iron instead of masquerading as coins.
• Seven frequencies: five singles (5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz) plus two simultaneous Multi-Frequency options, standard Multi and Multi-Salt for wet salt sand and surf.
• Thin Coins and Fast modes: Thin Coins is tuned for hammered silver and small low-conductivity gold; Fast pairs quick recovery with reduced iron volume for trashy parks and competition hunts.
• Three recovery speeds and Iron Audio: dial reactivity up to separate adjacent targets, and use Iron Audio to hear what a bottle cap or steel washer really is before you dig.
• Submersible to 16 feet: the whole detector goes underwater, and Beach mode with Multi-Salt keeps it quiet on wet sand.
• Built-in Z-Lynk wireless: pair Garrett MS-3 or other Z-Lynk headphones with no cord; headphones are sold separately.
• Collapsible and light: 3 lb with the coil, collapses to 24.75" and extends to 56.75", with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery good for about 15 hours per charge.

What's Included

• Garrett Vortex VX9 metal detector with 8.5" x 11" DD Raider search coil
• USB charging cable
• Arm strap
• Quick-start guide and warranty card
• Full 3-year Garrett limited parts and labor warranty

Headphones are not included with the VX9. Add Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk wireless headphones for cord-free hunting, or the Garrett submersible Vortex headphones for water hunting.

Specifications

• Technology: Multi-Dimensional Multi-Frequency (MD-MF)
• Frequencies: Multi, Multi-Salt, 5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz
• Search modes: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Thin Coins, Custom, Beach, Fast, plus Pinpoint
• Target ID: Three-tier scale (one non-ferrous, two ferrous), 5-tone audio ID
• Recovery speed: 3 settings
• Iron Audio and Iron Volume: Yes, 8 iron volume levels
• Ground balance: 175-point high-resolution, automatic and manual
• Sensitivity: 8 levels
• Waterproof: Submersible to 16 ft (5 m)
• Wireless: Built-in Z-Lynk
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, approx. 15 hours per charge
• Display: Backlit LCD
• Length: 24.75" to 56.75" (62.9 cm to 144.1 cm)
• Weight: 3 lb (1.38 kg) with coil and cover
• Coil: 8.5" x 11" DD Raider
• Firmware: Updateable via USB
• Warranty: 3 years limited parts and labor

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Garrett dealer, and every open box unit is checked by the team that hunts with these detectors. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price match apply, so trying open box carries no extra risk. Compare coils, headphones, and accessories for this machine in our Garrett Vortex VX9 collection.