Comparison
Vanquish 440 vs 540
Minelab lists the same Multi-IQ, the same five modes and the same 2.8 lb for both. Pick the 540 for Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in; its spec page is also the one of the two without contradictions.
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Which one to pick
Each pick follows from the facts in the table below. Each button opens a listing for that model, and a bundle says what it adds.
Pick the Vanquish 440 if…
You don't need wireless audio: Minelab lists wired headphones for the 440, with no Bluetooth named. Check the box contents with the seller first, since Minelab's page for the 440 lists two different coils.
No listing found under this exact model number.
Pick the Vanquish 540 if…
You want wireless audio with Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in and rechargeable NiMH cells with a USB charger in the box.
Sold as the Pro Pack bundle: the listing names two waterproof coils and a carry bag.
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What sets them apart
Audio sets them apart. The 540 has Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in, alongside its wired headphones. Minelab lists wired headphones for the 440, with no Bluetooth named.
Minelab's page for the 440 contradicts itself on two specs. It names a V10 10x7" coil under supplied accessories and a V12 12x9" as standard. For power, it lists 4 x AA alkaline in one place and 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable in another. The 540 page is consistent: a 12 x 9-inch V12 and 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable (supplied, with USB charger).
Both are multi-frequency detectors with All Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin and Relic modes. Each reads targets on a -19 to 40 (25 segments) scale, and Minelab gives both the same display: Monochrome LCD. Minelab names no single frequencies for either one.
For the box, Minelab's page for the 540 names one V12 coil and NiMH cells. Its page for the 440 names both coils and both battery types. Water is the same story. Only the coil is rated, waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m), so keep the control box dry. Both carry a warranty of 3 years (control box and coil).
| Spec | DetectorVanquish 440 | BundleVanquish 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Coil | V10 10x7" DD ellipticalV12 12x9" DD ellipticalMinelab publishes both. | 12 x 9-inchV12, elliptical, DD |
| Battery | 4 x AA alkaline4 x AA NiMH rechargeableMinelab publishes both. | 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable (supplied, with USB charger) |
| Technology | Multi-frequencyMulti-IQ | Multi-frequencyMulti-IQ |
| Frequencies | Not published | Not published |
| Waterproofing | 3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m | 3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m |
| Weight | 2.8 lb1.3 kg | 2.8 lb1.3 kg |
| Battery life | Not published | Not published |
| Search modes | All Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin, Relic | All Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin, Relic |
| Target ID | -19 to 40, 25 segments | -19 to 40, 25 segments |
| Display | Monochrome LCD | Monochrome LCD |
| Warranty | 3 years, control box and coil | 3 years, control box and coil |
No listing found under this exact model number. | View on Amazon Vanquish 540 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link |
Facts from Minelab's page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.
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Questions
Answered from the makers' pages, read Oct. 16, 2026.
For detecting, Minelab lists the same five modes, the same target scale and the same 2.8 lb. The 540 adds Bluetooth aptX Low Latency audio.
Only their coils, to 3.3 ft (1 m). Minelab gives no rating for the control box on either one.
On Oct. 16, 2026, no Amazon listing for that exact model had a seller in the Buy Box. We link only a listing that names the model and has a seller we can check.
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