The Minelab VANQUISH 440 is a versatile, easy-to-use metal detector built around Minelab’s proven Multi-IQ technology. It’s designed to give reliable performance across a wide range of ground conditions without complex setup.
The VANQUISH 440 is designed to remove much of the guesswork from metal detecting. By using Minelab’s Multi-IQ technology, it can handle mineralised ground, wet sand and everyday soil without constant frequency changes or manual tuning.
It performs particularly well in common UK detecting locations such as beaches, public parks, pasture and ploughed fields. Preset search modes make it accessible for newcomers, while features like a custom user profile and pinpoint function support more focused searching.
Multi-IQ allows the detector to operate using multiple frequencies at the same time. This helps maintain stable performance across different soil types without needing manual frequency selection.
The detector includes Coin, Relic, Jewellery, All Metal and Custom modes. Each mode is tuned for common target types, helping users quickly adapt to different sites.
A 25-segment discrimination scale and numeric target IDs from -19 to 40 help distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous targets. A five-level depth indicator provides a quick estimate of target depth.
The built-in pinpoint mode helps accurately locate targets before digging, reducing recovery time and ground disturbance.
Weighing 1.3 kg with an adjustable shaft length from 76 cm to 145 cm, the VANQUISH 440 is easy to transport and comfortable for users of different heights.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Search Modes | Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom, All Metal |
| Operating Frequency | Multi-IQ® |
| Sensitivity | 10 Levels |
| Target Tones | 5 Tones |
| Discrimination Segments | 25 Segments |
| Target ID Range | Ferrous: -19 to 0, Non-Ferrous: 1 to 40 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.8 lbs) |
| Length | 76 cm to 145 cm |
| Waterproof Rating | Coil waterproof to 1 m |
| Warranty | 3 Years (Control Box and Coil) |
The VANQUISH 440 uses Minelab VANQUISH-series coils and includes two Double-D elliptical coils. Assembly is straightforward with no specialist tools required. Users should ensure the control box remains above water, as only the search coil is waterproof.
