VORTEX SERIES COMPARISON CHART
Vortex VX5Vortex VX7Vortex VX9
Target ID Scale(s)One 0-99 Target ID2-tier Target ID Scales3-tier Target ID Scales
FrequenciesTwo: Multi-Frequency (Multi) and 13 kHzFour: Multi, 5 kHz, 13 kHz, Multi SaltSeven: Multi, Multi-Salt, 5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz
Search Modes IncludedFour: Zero, Standard, US Coins, CustomFive: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Beach, CustomSeven: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Thin Coins, Custom, Beach, Fast
Notch DiscriminationYesYesYes
High-Resolution Iron DiscriminationYesYesYes
Variable Recovery SpeedNoYes: 2 settingsYes: 3 settings
Submersible to16 feet (5m)16 feet (5m)16 feet (5m)
Z-Lynk Wireless enabledNoYesYes
Increased sensitivity/depthNoYesYes
Number of ID Tones355
Iron VolumeNoYesYes
Pinpoint ModeYesYesYes
Iron AudioYesYesYes
Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq.YesYesYes
Ground BalanceYesYesYes
Frequency Shift (EMI reduction)YesYesYes
Volume controlYesYesYes
LCD BacklightYesYesYes
Detector Length24.75" to 56.75"24.75" to 56.75"24.75" to 56.75"
Weight2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed
Standard Coil Included8.5" x 11" DD Raider8.5" x 11" DD Raider8.5" x 11" DD Raider
 
Updateable / UpgradeableYesYesYes