Minelab Vanquish 360 review

Position 2 of 10 · by Mara Quinn · reviewed

Minelab Vanquish 360 metal detector

Holds up

  • Multi-frequency at this price
  • Genuinely automatic - little to set
  • Handles wet sand

Loses points

  • Menu is shallow by design, less to grow into
  • Coil cover sold separately

Data sheet

Coil size
10"
Frequency
Multi-frequency
Weight
2.6 lbs
Water rating
Fully submersible
Model number
3820-0006

Who Minelab Vanquish 360 is for

Multi-frequency at an entry price, which is the single biggest technical advantage on this list - it reads targets in mineralised soil and on the beach where single-frequency machines get confused.

What the maker claims

From the manufacturer's own listing, unedited. We have not independently verified these figures - this is a desk comparison, and the methodology says so.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Weighing only 2.6 lbs, it's compact, easy to handle and quick to pack away. With Park, Beach and All Metal search modes, you can adapt to changing environments and detect with ease across a range of ground conditions.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE: With Multi-IQ there's no switching frequencies, no second-guessing. Just turn it on and start finding. Coins, gold, jewellery. Parks, fields, beaches. No terrain's off-limits. No treasure left behind. All metals. All soils. All the time.

FULLY WATERPROOF: With an IP68 rating, this detector is built to handle water, dirt and dust with no compromise to performance. Fully submersible up to 16 ft, it’s engineered for versatility across submerged environments, wet terrain and unpredictable weather. Reliable detection continues uninterrupted in creeks, shorelines, rain-soaked ground and other demanding conditions.

LONG LASTING: The interface is intuitive, with streamlined controls for simple navigation and seamless operation. A built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery delivers dependable performance, with up to 10 hours of continuous run time.

INCLUDED COIL: A highly versatile and waterproof V10X 10" x 7" Double-D coil starts your new weekend hunt in most any terrain.

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Questions

Is the Minelab Vanquish 360 a good first metal detector?

Multi-frequency at an entry price, which is the single biggest technical advantage on this list - it reads targets in mineralised soil and on the beach where single-frequency machines get confused.