Minelab Vanquish
Series
Minelab, technically advanced metal detectors, released a new beginner series detector that includes their Multi IQ technology, Multi IQ simultaneous multi-frequency was made extremely popular with Minelab’s Equinox Series detectors released in 2017.

With Minelab’s Multi-IQ
simultaneous multi-frequency technology, it is like having multiple detectors
working for you at the same time! Now considering this is Minelab’s lower end mid-range
detectors they are basically a turn on and go machine! Now these are not fully
waterproof although the coil is, if you are looking for a full waterproof and
more professional detector you may want to look into the Minelab 600, or 800 series detectors.
If you are new to the hobby the Minelab Vanquish series will definitely get you going to detect on any terrain anytime. Below is a comparison chart of the Vanquish series models, this will help anyone interested, pick the right detector for their needs and budget!

.The lower end model 340 may not have all the bells and whistles as the higher end 540, but all come with the most important feature of the Vanquish series which is the Multi-IQ technology.

The Vanquish series is loaded with
features from multiple search modes on each model, to sensitivity levels and
depth indicators. The Display is easy to read and the button and interface are
easy to navigate.
Depending
on which model you get the coil varies in size. The Vanquish 340 and 440 comes
with the V10 10”x7” Double-D coil. And the 540 models come with the V12 12”x9”
Double-D coil. Also worth noting, all the coils arte compatibale with any of the vanquish series. and are available to purchase at an affordable price as a accessory.
The audio
options also vary between the different models, the 340 and 440 have a built-in
speaker and the 440 comes with wired 3.5mm (1/8”) headphones and the 540 comes with the
built-in speaker, wired 3.5mm (1/8”) headphones, and also has Bluetooth wireless
audio function to connect any Bluetooth wireless headphones to your Vanquish
540. To be clear, you can use the bluetooth headphones of your choice but you will not have the low latency that you get with Minelab's WM 08 headphones or aptX Low Latency/Bluetooth Headphones.
Let’s also talk about the battery options this is an important thing we must cover. It is not surprise that most new detectors come with an internal rechargeable battery. The Vanquish series however does not include such a feature. If you are wanting the internal rechargeable battery, I would refer you to look into the Vanquish series big brother the Equinox series. The Vanquish 340 and 440 however come with 4 AA Alkaline non-rechargeable batteries (can be replaced with 4 AA rechargeable batteries). The 540 model comes with the 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and a battery charging station. No doubt the rechargeable batteries will save you some money in the long run I would definitely recommend if you were thinking about the 340 or 440 models to go ahead and pick up some AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and a battery charging station.

All models come with a getting started guide. The 440 and 540 come with a rain cover for the control box, and a skidplate (coil cover), and an armstrap.
All models
also have a monochrome LCD display but the 540 model has a monochrome LCD display
with a red backlight.
Now
for good reason I left this model of the 540 out till now, as I wanted to cover the
basic models first, but the Vanquish series has one more model in the series. The
Vanquish 540 Pro Pack. Below is a picture of the Pro Pack, but the biggest differences
between the standard 540 and the Pro Pack are the Pro Pack includes the wireless
Bluetooth headphones, also includes a V8 8”x 5” Double D coil as well as the
V12 12”x9” Double-D Coil. And it excludes the wired 3.5mm (1/8”) headphones. Most definitely a great deal!

That pretty
much sums up the Minelab Vanquish series detectors, any of which are great
options for any detectorists looking for a turn on and go find the goodies
detector, all while making use of Minelab’s cutting edge Multi-IQ technology!
-Andrew O'Neal
2 Comments
Jennifer O'Neal
Great article! very imformative and insightful of the Vanquish products! thank you for sharing!
Andrew O'Neal
Thank you!
Con Mullen
Great report on these machines ..... I was wondering about them ? This article may help me with my future buying decisions . Thanks again for the great Info !
Andrew O'Neal
Thank You! they are quite overlooked, and I personally think they are an amazing deal for the cost!