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Minelab Vanquish 540

Of the three Vanquish models, the 540 is the one with Bluetooth: Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in. It runs Multi-IQ on a 12 x 9-inch V12 coil. It weighs 2.8 lb with five modes, from All Metal to Relic.

Specs read Oct. 16, 2026 on minelab.comSold on Amazon as a bundle

Multi-IQMulti-frequency, no kHz value
3.3 ftCoil waterproof
2.8 lbWeight, 1.3 kg
Vanquish 540 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)
CoilV12, 12 x 9-inch elliptical DD
Battery4 x AA NiMH rechargeable (supplied, with USB charger)
Battery lifeNot published
Search modesAll Metal, Custom, Jewellery, Coin, Relic
Target ID-19 to 40, 25 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCD
HeadphonesWired headphones; Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in
Warranty3 years, control box and coil
StatusIn the current range

Source: Minelab, VANQUISH 540 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: Minelab names only Multi-IQ for the 540, with no single frequency.

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How it differs from its neighbors

The Vanquish 440 has the same five modes, the same 2.8 lb and the same 25-segment target scale. Its spec page names the V10 coil in one place and the V12 in another. It also lists alkaline AA cells in one spot, rechargeable NiMH cells in another.

At the bottom of the line, the Vanquish 340 saves 0.2 lb, at 2.6 lb. Its screen splits targets into fewer steps, -19 to 40 (5 segments), and it drops Custom and Relic for All Metal, Jewellery and Coin. Power comes from 4 x AA alkaline (supplied), with headphones listed as None included.

All three Vanquish models list 3 years (control box and coil) of warranty, and all three keep only the coil waterproof.

Vanquish 540 and Vanquish 340 compared
SpecBundleVanquish 540BundleVanquish 340
FrequenciesNot publishedNot published
Waterproofing3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m3.3 ftCoil only, 1 m
Weight2.8 lb1.3 kg2.6 lb1.2 kg
Battery4 x AA NiMH rechargeable (supplied, with USB charger)4 x AA alkaline (supplied)
Target ID-19 to 40, 25 segments-19 to 40, 5 segments
DisplayMonochrome LCDMonochrome LCD

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.

VanquishMulti-frequency

Vanquish 440

Not publishedFrequency
3.3 ftCoil only
2.8 lbWeight
Coil
V10 10x7" DD ellipticalV12 12x9" DD ellipticalMinelab publishes both.

No listing found under this exact model number.

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Questions about the Vanquish 540

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

Partly. The search coil can go under, to 3.3 ft (1 m); the control box has no rating, so hold it above the water.

Yes. Minelab lists Bluetooth aptX Low Latency built in, plus wired headphones in the box. For the Vanquish 340, it lists headphones as None included and no Bluetooth.

A bundle around the detector. The Amazon listing we link names two waterproof coils and a carry bag. Minelab's standard box holds the V12 coil, wired headphones and rechargeable batteries with a USB charger.

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