Minelab · Multi-frequency detector
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).
| Technology | Simultaneous multi-frequencyMinelab calls it Multi-IQ |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | Not published |
| Waterproofing | Coil only, waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) |
| Weight | 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) |
| Coils | V10 10x7" DD ellipticalV12 12x9" DD ellipticalMinelab publishes both. |
| Battery | 4 x AA alkaline4 x AA NiMH rechargeableMinelab publishes both. |
| Battery life | Not published |
| Search modes | All Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin, Relic |
| Target ID | -19 to 40, 25 segments |
| Display | Monochrome LCD |
| Headphones | Wired headphones |
| Warranty | 3 years, control box and coil |
| Status | In 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).
| Spec | DetectorVanquish 440 | BundleVanquish 540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 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 |
| Display | Monochrome LCD | Monochrome LCD |
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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Other Minelab models to compare
Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.
Vanquish 340
X-Terra Pro
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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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