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Minelab Vanquish 440

The Vanquish 440 sits between the 340 and 540. It runs Multi-IQ with five modes, from All Metal to Relic, weighs 2.8 lb and has a waterproof coil only, to 3.3 ft (1 m).

Specs read Oct. 16, 2026 on minelab.comNo listing found under this exact model number

Multi-IQMulti-frequency, no kHz value
3.3 ftCoil waterproof
2.8 lbWeight, 1.3 kg
Vanquish 440 tech specsFacts from Minelab's tech specs page, rewritten. A value Minelab does not publish is marked.
TechnologySimultaneous multi-frequencyMinelab calls it Multi-IQ
FrequenciesNot published
WaterproofingCoil only, waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m)
Weight2.8 lb (1.3 kg)
CoilsV10 10x7" DD ellipticalV12 12x9" DD ellipticalMinelab publishes both.
Battery4 x AA alkaline4 x AA NiMH rechargeableMinelab publishes both.
Battery lifeNot published
Search modesAll Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin, Relic
Target ID-19 to 40, 25 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCD
HeadphonesWired headphones
Warranty3 years, control box and coil
StatusIn the current range

Source: Minelab, VANQUISH 440 Tech Specs (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.

Source: Minelab, Detectors (product list, page 1) (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.

  • Not publishedBattery life: Minelab's tech specs page gives no figure.
  • Not publishedFrequencies: Multi-IQ is named, with no single frequency beside it.

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How it differs from its neighbors

One step up, the Vanquish 540 keeps the mode list and the -19 to 40, 25 segments scale. Minelab is consistent there: one 12 x 9-inch V12 and NiMH cells with a USB charger. Wireless audio comes built in, as Bluetooth aptX Low Latency.

Below it, the Vanquish 340 saves weight, at 2.6 lb. It hunts on a 10 x 7-inch V10 coil with four alkaline AA cells, and its box has None included for headphones.

Surf hunters need more: the X-Terra Pro can be fully submerged, IP68 to 16 ft (5 m).

Vanquish 440 and Vanquish 540 compared
SpecDetectorVanquish 440BundleVanquish 540
FrequenciesNot publishedNot published
Waterproofing3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m
Weight2.8 lb1.3 kg2.8 lb1.3 kg
Battery4 x AA alkaline4 x AA NiMH rechargeableMinelab publishes both.4 x AA NiMH rechargeable (supplied, with USB charger)
Target ID-19 to 40, 25 segments-19 to 40, 25 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCDMonochrome LCD

No listing found under this exact model number.

Facts from Minelab's page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.

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Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.

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Questions about the Vanquish 440

Answered from Minelab's tech specs page, read Oct. 16, 2026.

Its coil can, to 3.3 ft (1 m). Nothing in Minelab's specs rates the housing above it, so treat that part as dry-only.

Minelab gives two answers: the 10 x 7-inch V10 under supplied accessories, and the 12 x 9-inch V12 as the standard coil. Check the box contents with the seller before you buy.

Both have the same five modes and weigh 2.8 lb. The 540 adds Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in. Its page gives one coil, the V12, and rechargeable NiMH cells.

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