Rank #2 in Best Metal Detectors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Coil Spec That Says 12cm
Minelab Vanquish 360 Waterproof Metal Detector with V10X Coil
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Minelab Vanquish 360 is a fully automatic, waterproof metal detector priced at £259.00, and it sits at number 2 in this guide. Its angle is the opposite of the listings around it: the numbers on its page agree with one another. The bullets name a V10X 10-inch x 7-inch Double-D coil, and the specification table gives the search coil size as 25.4 Centimetres — which is what 10 inches is. The weight claims reconcile the same way, with 2.6 lbs in the bullets against 1.18 kg in the specification table. The battery description does too: a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable pack in the bullets, and an average life of 10 Hours in the table.
The weakness here is the evidence, not the specification. The rating breakdown on the page reads 86 at five stars, 7 at four and 7 at two — figures that add to 100 against the 26 ratings recorded above them, so they read as percentages rather than counts. A 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings is a far thinner sample than the 4,527 ratings behind the cheaper detector that opens this guide, and at £259 that is worth weighing before you buy. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from any test of our own.
How those 26 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £259.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings |
| Search coil size | 25.4 Centimetres |
| Item weight | 1.18 kg |
| Battery type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery average life | 10 Hours |
| Model number | 3820-0006 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 21 in Metal Detectors |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“For the price this detector is great value.”
“Im Test hatte ich den Minelab Vanquish 360. Gerade als Einsteiger finde ich den ziemlich interessant, weil man nicht erst eine halbe Wissenschaft aus den Einstellungen machen muss. Zusammenbauen, auf die eigene Größe einstellen und los geht's.Positiv fällt direkt das geringe Gewicht auf. Gerade wenn man länger über eine Wiese oder am Strand läuft, ist das schon gut. Bei der Suche muss man sich natürlich trotzdem erst an die verschiedenen Töne und Anzeigen gewöhnen. Nicht jedes gute Signal bedeutet am Ende, dass eine Münze im Boden liegt :)✅ Leicht und angenehm zu tragen✅ Bedienung schnell verstanden✅ Für Einsteiger interessant❗ Mitgelieferte Anleitung ziemlich knapp❗ Zubehör zum Graben muss separat gekauft werden”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Metal Detectors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Coil Spec That Says 12cm.
Questions people ask
Does the Vanquish 360 come with a search coil?
Yes. The listing includes a V10X 10-inch x 7-inch Double-D coil, and the specification table records the search coil size as 25.4 Centimetres.
How much does the Vanquish 360 weigh?
The specification table gives an item weight of 1.18 kg, and the bullets describe it as weighing only 2.6 lbs. Those two figures describe the same mass.
Does it need batteries?
The specification table answers Are Batteries Required with Yes, names the battery type as Lithium Ion and gives an average life of 10 Hours. The bullets describe a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of continuous run time.
Is the Vanquish 360 waterproof?
The bullets state an IP68 rating and claim it is fully submersible up to 16 ft. The specification table does not list a waterproof rating of its own.
What search modes does it have?
The bullets list Park, Beach and All Metal modes. The specification table does not give a mode count.
How is the Vanquish 360 rated?
4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings. The breakdown shows 86 at five stars, 7 at four and 7 at two, which totals 100 against the 26 ratings recorded.
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