Metal detector Minelab Vanquish 340 pinpointer set

The VANQUISH 340 metal detector is ideal for anyone starting out with metal detectors. Thus, it does not need any special features and is primarily looking for the best possible performance. That's why the VANQUISH 340 comes standard with Multi-IQ technology, a V10 waterproof coil and volume control. The compact and lightweight design of the VANQUISH 340 is thus very simple, but it delivers results no matter how experienced a searcher you are or the environment you are searching in.

Key Features

The Minelab Vanquish 340 metal detector is the entry model in the Vanquish range, which is designed to be affordable yet provide powerful features for both novice and advanced prospectors. Here are some key features of the Minelab Vanquish 340:

1. Multi-IQ Technology

• The Vanquish 340 uses Minelab's Multi-IQ technology, which allows the detector to operate on multiple frequencies simultaneously. This allows for better detection on different soil types and increases the likelihood of finding different metals at different depths.

2. Construction and Design

• It is lightweight and compact, making it easy to use for long periods without fatigue. The detector is also foldable, making it easy to transport.

3. Target ID

• It offers a simple but effective target identification system with a 3-tone audio ID that helps differentiate between metals and determine the potential value of found objects.

4. Waterproof

• The detector coil is waterproof, allowing searches in wet environments and in water of shallow depth, such as beaches or shallow streams.

5. Sensitivity settings

• Users can adjust the sensitivity of the detector, allowing better adaptation to different environmental conditions and minimizing interference.

6. Discrimination modes

• The Vanquish 340 provides several discrimination modes to help the user avoid unwanted metals and focus on desirable finds.

7. Depth indication

• The device also includes a depth indicator that provides the approximate depth at which the detected object is located, which helps the user decide whether to excavate the object.

8. Audio feedback

• Audio alerts with different tonality for different types of metals, making it easier to identify targets without having to look at the display.

Minelab The Vanquish 340 is suitable for those looking for a reliable and affordable metal detector with advanced features usually only available on more expensive models. This model is ideal for beginners and casual users who want to improve their metal detecting skills without a significant investment.

Technical parameters

• Working modes: Coins, Jewellery, All Metal
• Noise Cancel Interference Cancellation: Automatic, 19 channels
• Iron Bias: High (preset)
• Sensitivity: 4 levels
• Volume: 3 levels
• Number of tones: 3 (high, medium and low)
• Discrimination, segments: 5
• ID identification: -9 to 40
• Sponge identification on LCD: 4 segments
• Length: unfolded 145 cm, folded 76 cm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Coil: V10 - 10x7" (25x18 cm) 2D with cover
• Display: monochrome LCD
• Power supply: 4x1.5 V AA batteries
• Waterproof: only probe to a depth of 1m
• Audio output: built-in speaker, input - 3.5 mm jack
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C
• Key Technology: Multi IQ
• Software update - Yes
• Warranty - 3 years

Detector control

The operation and setup of the detector is very simple. From left to right.

Detector packaging

Detector design

For the Vanquish detector, Minelab kind of goes back to its original roots as we all know them from the Explorer and E-Trac detector lines. I have to admit that I literally fell in love with the design the first time I saw it. The construction is very rigid, the locks are of high quality and the storage is also excellent. In the animation you can see how the detector is folded. From this you can see that, for example, the elbow distance adjustment will now be really accurate to millimeters.

For the smallest possible folding, however, the detector can be folded in another way. The rod from the elbow can be pulled out and pushed in from the other side, which of course we immediately did. Although Minelab lists the length of the folded detector as 76 cm, after turning the elbow, you get to 68 cm.

Multi IQ technology

Why Multi-IQ? Because with the revolutionary Multi-IQ technology you have the combined power of multiple detectors in one - all the working frequencies of the detector run simultaneously. You don't set anything up, you just turn the detector on and go.

You can move in any soil or search for any target, thanks to Multi IQ technology you have both the finest gold target detector and the depot finder in your hands at the same time.

ALL TYPES OF TARGETS, ALL TYPES OF LOCATIONS, ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

VANQUISH RANGE OF METAL DETECTORS

A table comparing the features and functions of the Vanquish range of detectors

WORKING MODES	Coins, Jewellery, All Metal	Coins, Jewellery, Relic, All Metal, User	Coins, Jewellery, Relic, All Metal, User	Coins, Jewellery, Relic, All Metal, User
NOISE CANCEL	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels
BLUETOOTH	No	No	Yes	Yes
IRON BIAS	High	High	High (preset), Low (optional)	High (preset), Low (optional)
SENSITIVITY	4 levels	10 levels	10 levels	10 levels
LOUDNESS	3 levels	10 levels	10 levels	10 levels
NUMBER OF TONES	3 tones (low, medium, high)	3 tones (low, medium, high)	5 tones	5 tones
DISCRIMINATION SEGMENTS	5 segments	12 segments	25 segments	25 segments
RECOGNITION ID	-9 to 40	-9 to 40	-9 to 40	-9 to 40
DEPTH INDICATOR	4 levels	5 levels	5 levels	5 levels
LENGTH	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)
WEIGHT (INCLUDING BATTERIES)	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
BASIC COIL	V10 10" x 7" Double-D	V10 10" x 7" Double-D	V12 12" x 9" Double-D	V12 12" x 9" Double-D V8 8" x 5" Double-D
LCD	Monochrome LCD	Monochrome LCD	Monochrome LCD with backlight	Monochrome LCD with backlight
BATTERIES SUPPLIED	4 x AA Alkaline	4 x AA Alkaline	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable
WATER CAPACITY	Coil 1 m (3 ft)	1 m (3 ft) coil	1 m (3 ft) coil	Coil 1 m (3 ft)
KEY TECHNOLOGIES	Multi-IQ®	Multi-IQ®	Multi-IQ®, Bluetooth, aptX™ Low Latency	Multi-IQ®, Bluetooth, aptX™ Low Latency