Garrett Vortex in the Water - First LOOK and IT LOOKS GOOD!

We take Brandon from Adventure Archaeology out for a spin on a couple small beach permissions that I put together this winter. Now these places are the perfect fresh water testing ground for a new machine. Lets start by saying we did not find a ton but the machine was extremely responsive to lots of different targets and we really enjoyed the time out with it! I cant wait to see the finished product and I think that it will be a great machine.
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[@retrodqfan]

Oh man... Garret had one chance to get back in the game.. at this price point? come on! even the xtrerra pro has more features and costs super less

[@depthspader8820]

Garrett doesn't care, they are still making money hosing newbies with the ATPro line

[@stevewaters2974]

That detector sounds like an Amazon detector! And the recovery speed sounds so slow compared to newer detectors that are out today. I'll pass.

[@FloodGold]

I really wanted to like the Vortex, but unfortunately, the sound is way too jarring and stressful to me. The Minelab detectors are so much better sounding and I'm enjoying using the Manticore with the M9 coil.

[@5against4]

THanks for the video Matt. Not even close to needing another machine. I'm not on the "It's new so I must have it" bandwagon!! you still found some nice relics. TC&HH

[@adventurearchaeology]

Man I had a blast! We’re detecting in New York the next day or two so we’re running the machine through the gauntlet!

[@GoneDiggin]

It’s gonna be great!! I’m sure the test will be good

[@Mr.Technical77]

Where in NY?

[@calabashdiggeradventures]

Does the prototype unit have an adjustable iron bias setting?

[@Chuck-js8dy]

Hard pass for me, I’ll stick with Minelab

[@retrodqfan]

The only garrett unit I use is the carrot, other than that Ill keep my money for a future XP machine or for a spare carrot.

[@VaAquarist]

Lmao.... PASSSSSSS. ILL STICK W MY NOKTA LEGEND

[@sylverdetective5547]

then stick with it lmao!!

[@exploringhistory1994]

This is not the machine we all waited for! Garrett dropped the ball on this one...

[@calabashdiggeradventures]

Did the Vortex he was using have an Adjustable iron bias setting? We got conflicting info ...Called Texas and they said no it does not. Then someone sent me a Facebook post where Garrett said it did... Did the prototype have a adjustable iron bias setting?

[@show-metreasure3438]

Great video guys, thx

[@brotherskeepers111]

Its radio shack like compared to Minelab

[@diggerman]

Unfortunately, you did not show the detailed figures VDI for the large rusty iron.

[@GoneDiggin]

That was done for a reason. The screen along with the VDI are not the finished product.

[@diggerman]

@@GoneDiggin Of course. But Garrett focuses the attention of potential buyers on the new possibilities of VDI. And it would be interesting to get more information about them.

[@DavidLevine]

Challenge seems to be that it doesn't differentiate itself compared to the other similar priced machines that are well established and on gen 2+ of what Garrett is just releasing. I wouldn't expect it to be a poor performing machine, but if it is no better from what is out there, seems like only Garrett followers will be considering it.

[@GoneDiggin]

That seems like a pretty good assessment. I’d be interested to see how it plays out the long-term. I do like the idea of the update versions. And I could see how that could change things in the future

[@Mr.Technical77]

How many detectors out there can display the ferrous and conductive properties of a target? Only the FBS machines as far as I know, until the Vortex came along. How many can display more than one target at a time? Only the CTX-3030 and Manticore until the Vortex came along. Those are two strong selling points.

[@metaldetectingOK]

The Legend displays ferrous compared to nok ferrous content. This machine does no more than that, it could be two targets but it could also be just one with multiple properties, the screen will tell no more than ferro check on the Legend. It doesn't display more than one target on the screen, just the different properties under the coil, just like every modern upper end detecor. This machine is just 15% of the features and capabilities of other detectors with new names for marketing purposes​@Mr.Technical77

[@Mr.Technical77]

@@metaldetectingOK no, it really does display multiple targets simultaneously

[@metaldetectingOK]

@@Mr.Technical77 it doesn't show anymore than a ferro check would. I can tell if there is iron and non-ferrous under the coil on other machines. The XY screen on Minelab is way better. Nothing new. You should try using something other than Garrett or go watch every professional detectorist in the world who is not being payed by Garrett and see what they're saying🤷‍♂️

[@danielkennedy3073]

I can't wait to get one! Thanks for the video!

[@jimgrisham6054]

Hey Matt , love your vids, as I am thinking about this new machine, I am currently using the old at pro, which in my opinion is still great. Do you have an email to get ahold of you with a question, not about the machine?

[@GoneDiggin]

Yes check out gonediggin.net you can contact me through there

[@andrewwilson8317]

The biggest problem is the competition. The long gestation taken by Garrett has resulted in rivals stealing a march with superior products at the same price point. A Minelab x-terra pro and elite are price rivals that leave it for dead! Nokta Makro Simplex is amazing value for money and the range only gets better from there. An XP deus 2 lite is in the zone, and we all know how beautiful their audio processing and customisation is. I hate to say it but it’s all uphill for Garrett. Their best asset is hordes of brand loyal Americans who put made in America badging above performance. They want an American machine to be the best and, in my humble opinion, deserve better.

[@rosswalker1153]

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing more videos on it. Lots of potential

[@capt.bobroemer7784]

Well, it's a nice new toy but everything that was found could have been discovered with pretty much any detector. It would have nice to see some finds at depth, target separation ect.

[@GoneDiggin]

Well, that’s a beauty of testing in the real world you don’t get to choose. I’ve never been a fan of Gardens or nailbed test. And I feel like the judge of Metal Detector is the real world. For a first look I’m pretty happy with that though. I believe more testing needs to be done.

[@treasurehuntingnewyork5979]

⁠@@GoneDiggin i remeber when the apex came out and there was a small very dedicated group of individuals that made a bad final judgement on it all loosely based on test gardens and nail test and yes this can give a great way to get an understanding on a how machines work but i think the majority of us are looking for objects that are naturally lost and buried not intentionally buried and so i would have to say that would be the best way to judge these machines in the feild

[@depthspader8820]

it is a mediocre detector at best, these are the things you will be constantly be finding with the Vortex, just like most Garrett's, tons of trash and less treasure.

[@treasurehuntingnewyork5979]

@@depthspader8820 ive never used any Garrett machines but for sure ive had way better luck and finds when i started using minelab and nokta machines esp when i got a multi frequency so i guess when i see this thing is multi it makes me curious and yea i doubt this will outperform or rival its peers i dont even think the most loyal Garrett users have faith in that so much as they just want to support an american brand the tones sound like a cheap amazon off brand detector if that says anything

[@RobNC-OG]

@@depthspader8820 But hey, if you like digging big iron its great. Something that a $100 detector can do you can pay $600 for and it will have GARRETT on it. Proud ownership is the key!

[@bobkurmis5347]

I love the naysayers. Never touched or have even seen this machine in person. But you’re 1000% sure it’s a pile of crap. Garrett NEVER said that they are going to put out a machine that will compete with Minelab, Nokta or any other of the major players. Garrett builds quality machines that are made in America at a mid-level price point that will be purchased by a certain type of detectorist. Was it released to compete with the Deus 2 or the Manticore? No. And anyone with a half a brain knows that. Minelab makes a great machine but I will never own one because their coils are way over priced. Nokta Legend great machine. I sold it because I could not read or see the screen. Deus. Sorry too expensive. I know many will blow me up like a birthday balloon and that ok. Garrett could produce the “perfect” machine with a price point of $50 and you naysayers would still find fault with it. My gosh get a grip on reality. It’s a freaking hobby and these are nothing but toys to pass the time with.

[@kody3377]

Why not show the detector in use & not just after you found the target???

[@markkus1134]

I’ll stick with my D2 and manticore I’ve heard only 5 tone no iron bias no tracking GB and it will probably be around what $800.00 same price as a nox 700 just saying Come on Garrett

[@GoneDiggin]

If you check out my website, I have a pre-order available. The price point is 449 to 599 based on the model. I think this is a really reasonable price point with a lot of features. It’s definitely not aimed replace your D2 or manticore.

[@ohiofarmhunter3301]

​@GoneDiggin so what's it aimed to replace the Apex? They want $600 dollars for a detector that doesn't come with headphones. 😂

[@GoneDiggin]

@@ohiofarmhunter3301I don’t know what comes in each package. We didn’t use head for the video for obvious reasons

[@markkus1134]

@@ohiofarmhunter3301 check out calabash on it

[@depthspader8820]

just more Garrett mediocre junk. The nox will destroy the Vortex. lol

[@carolinadigger8151]

The tones on the machine sound terrible ! I can’t believe you guys said it sounds crisp obviously it does not!

[@GoneDiggin]

There was a audible change on targets that may not have been conveyed by the video. I will tell you that is the truth.

[@HistoryRevisiteduk]

Watching closely hope Garrett bring there A game with this new release, tests are waiting 👀

[@RobNC-OG]

It looks like the best they can do is a D Game. Everybody keeps making excuses for Garrett. Sorry but they are way behind every other manufacturer of metal detectors at this point. It's pretty sad when a pinpointer sounds better than the main machine.

[@earthscannz5563]

How does it compare to the Minelabs - Nokta's that are priced similarly?

[@GoneDiggin]

Definitely priced similar to the Noktas

[@RobNC-OG]

Tone wise at least there is NO COMPARISON. Performance wise from the video, recovery speed seems very slow as well. A noticeable delay between coil sweep and tone response. Prototype though, so there could have been multiple optimizations from that to the final product. However unless they make some sweeping changes even a Nokta Simplex BT will kick this things read end. The Double Score would bury it. The Legend would be like using a maul to drive a nail against this Vortex.

[@earthscannz5563]

@@GoneDiggin well done HOWEVER I was talking about performance, ease of use & build quality etc.

[@earthscannz5563]

@@RobNC-OG Cheers Rob - appreciate your comment - HH.

[@GoneDiggin]

@@earthscannz5563 from my experience testing it the build quality was strong and sturdy. Exactly what you would expect from Garett. I know that they are working on a ton of changes for sound but early testing looks like it’s going to be very similar to the market when it comes to performance

[@JusDirtfishin]

It looks cheap on camera. How does it look like in person.

[@GoneDiggin]

It has a quality build. I think the color has thrown people off. I really like the locking cams.

[@JusDirtfishin]

Yeah. That’s understandable. I like the locking cams as well. I like that new features on machines. The display just looks like a kid’s game to me. But again. I haven’t seen one in person.

[@GoneDiggin]

@@JusDirtfishinthere are some pretty cool features not yet released about the display

[@JusDirtfishin]

Gotcha

[@JusDirtfishin]

I guess with some time and patience things will work itself out.

[@DETECTANDOREGIONVALLES]

Saludos desde Mexico y aquí estamos apoyando tu canal suerte en tus próximas aventuras 👍🍀🇲🇽

[@CommonGuy]

No head phones at the price point is a show stopper for me and they have to be wireless!!!

[@pistolpete938]

Looks like it's a new detector for the garrett faithful, not my cup of tea!

[@RobNC-OG]

The tones are sounding quite bad on that particular Vortex. It would be nice if they offered tone options, but that does not seem to be available. Oh wait.. I'm sure they will bring it out later for a FEE. It's pretty sad when a Minelab X Terra Pro outperforms this Vortex in the tone options department. It's my least favorite detector yet it sounds a lot better than the Vortex did in this video. I don't think Garrett did themselves any good with this Vortex. Unless something has radically changed in the final product versus this prototype, it's gonna be a regular "for sale" item on ebay due to original owner being so disappointed.

[@ohiofredl]

Thanks for demonstration,.

[@GoneDiggin]

You are welcome!

[@steelydan42]

Looks like a Toy

[@jaredlemmon8996]

so this is supposed to beat a legend I don't think so it looks like the simplex would smash it. I'll stick with my Deus 2 and Legend only thing garrett has right is their pin pointers.

[@mwdjr3158]

Always enjoy your content!

[@GoneDiggin]

Thanks, Marc

[@Ezrab-dot]

Swing and a miss compared to even cheaper machines from what i see

[@pulltabsdetector7608]

I don't know Rick..

[@depthspader8820]

Another mediocre product from Garrett. So are you gonna use the Vortex as your go to detector or is it gonna collect dust in a corner of your place? yep gonna be collecting all kinds of dust lol

[@dennispiciullo8060]

Looked like fun, I could have used a machine at my old property, I found a surface find, it was an outside cover to either a door lock or to a trunk of some kind, that required a skeleton key.

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Looks like a great machine!

[@horseman528]

Can't wait to give that machine a spin. I bet Garrett knocked it out of the park with this one. So far, nothing has discriminated out iron as good as my Tesoro's. I bet this machine will give them a run for their money. Always been a fan of Garrett since I bought one of the green ones in the 1980's.

[@westcountrymudlarks]

Seems like a beast nice video

[@garyvickers9474]

From what I understand about this new unit it is not no good does not have a good ground balance or tones, and there is more cheaper units up there better than this machine I was going to buy me a new unit and I was waiting for this to come out does not have no good reviews only shame on Garrett

[@bigshow6200]

These guys look like they’ve never picked a detector up before, so sad🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@jeremygr82]

Why make it blue like a kids toy ? That alone is a no go . How dumb . What’s so hard about plain old black

[@bigshow6200]

The Vortex sounds like a cheap ass detector. Why would you go detecting without a shovel. These guys are a bunch of clowns 🤡

[@timh132]

Deus 11all the way From sunny Cornwall uk 😊

[@rage6133]

Its just blue fucking Apex!

[@fabiobonavera3594]

Acqua dolce 😂😂😂😂 qualsiasi metal detector lavora in un fiume 😂😂😂 rimango ad XP per ora Garret non sta facendo quello che si sperava ci aspettavamo di più di un Apex immergibile 😂😂😂

[@chrissettles4127]

Great video

[@GoneDiggin]

Glad you enjoyed it