Garrett Vortex VX9
VX9
MORE POWER THAN VX7
The Professional’s model. Full three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display (including two ferrous scales to help identify unwanted iron trash). Includes Multi-Salt and additional frequency choices. Additional Recovery Speed controls. FAST Mode for competition hunts and high-trash search areas. THIN COINS Mode for detecting fine, lower conductive coins such as hammered silver and thin gold coins.
Full Three-Tiered MD-MF Target ID Scale
More target information . . . so you can make better dig decisions!
Thin Coins Mode (VX9)
Faster recovery speed.
Enhanced Response on select Target ID range.
Target Response reduced for common ferrous items and high-tone targets.
Fast Mode
Designed for use in trashy areas, where abundant trash can mask adjacent coins. Also ideal for use in competition hunts. Includes fast recovery speed and reduced iron volume.
3 Levels of Recovery Speed control
Includes Beach Mode and Multi-Frequency Salt operation!
Wireless ready!
SEVEN (7) FREQUENCY OPTIONS
Choose from five powerful single frequencies (5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, or 25 kHz) or search with one of two Vortex
simultaneous Multi-Frequency options (the traditional Multi or Multi-Frequency Salt for saltwater beach use).
SEARCH MODE VERSATILITY
Choose from 7 options:
- Thin Coins Mode
- Fast Mode
- Zero Discrimination
- Beach Mode
- Standard Mode (ideal for hunting relics, jewelry, and most international coins)
- US Coins Mode
- Custom Mode
Iron Volume
Control What you Hear
Lightweight and Collapsible!
Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm)
Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
MD-MF Technology Explained
SUBMERSIBLE TO 16 FEET (5 METERS)
Search streams, lakes, and the ocean coast with your Vortex.
(Submersible headphones available from Garrett)
SEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE
- Fast Target Recovery Speed (3 settings)
- 5-Tone Audible Target ID
- Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID accuracy
- Backlit LCD for night operation
- Rechargeable Battery
Built-in lithium ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.
EASY-ACCESS POWERFUL MENU OPTIONS
175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater.
Volume Control
For both the built-in speaker and headphones.
Eight Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments
Iron Audio
Garrett’s unique feature helps to correctly identify complex iron objects, such as bottlecaps and steel washers.
Seven Search Modes + Pinpoint
Frequency Shift
Use to reduce noise or electrical interference (EMI)
Backlight
Illuminate your LCD screen to see target information at night.
World’s first fully transformable detector series!
As your skills increase, transform your VX7 into a VX9.
VORTEX SERIES COMPARISON CHART
| Vortex VX5 | Vortex VX7 | Vortex VX9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target ID Scale(s) | One 0-99 Target ID | 2-tier Target ID Scales | 3-tier Target ID Scales |
| Frequencies | Two: Multi-Frequency (Multi) and 13 kHz | Four: Multi, 5 kHz, 13 kHz, Multi Salt | Seven: Multi, Multi-Salt, 5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz |
| Search Modes Included | Four: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Custom | Five: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Beach, Custom | Seven: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Thin Coins, Custom, Beach, Fast |
| Notch Discrimination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High-Resolution Iron Discrimination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Variable Recovery Speed | No | Yes: 2 settings | Yes: 3 settings |
| Submersible to | 16 feet (5m) | 16 feet (5m) | 16 feet (5m) |
| Z-Lynk Wireless enabled | No | Yes | Yes |
| Increased sensitivity/depth | No | Yes | Yes |
| Number of ID Tones | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Iron Volume | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pinpoint Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Iron Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ground Balance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Shift (EMI reduction) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Volume control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Detector Length | 24.75" to 56.75" | 24.75" to 56.75" | 24.75" to 56.75" |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed | 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed | 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed |
| Standard Coil Included | 8.5" x 11" DD Raider | 8.5" x 11" DD Raider | 8.5" x 11" DD Raider |
| Updateable / Upgradeable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VORTEX SEARCHCOILS
5" x 8" DD Vortex Ripper™ Searchcoil
PN: 2238500
6" x 11" DD Vortex Viper™ Searchcoil
PN: 2238300
8.5" x 11" DD Vortex Raider™ Searchcoil
PN: 2238400
14" x 11" DD Vortex Reaper™ Searchcoil
PN: 2238600
VORTEX HEADPHONE OPTIONS
Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones
PN: 1627710
Garrett Vortex Submersible Headphones with 1/8" (3mm) jack
PN: 2202150
Garrett ClearSound Easy Stow Headphones with 1/8" (3mm) jack and in-line volume control
PN: 1612750
