Vanquish 540 or Legend?

[Rob183]

Getting ready to purchase but would like some input from those with experience with these multi frequency machines, will often be used in wet Florida sand.

 

[RLOH]

Both very good machines, but the Legend is more versatile and under water capable. I think the Legend is the best bargain in the industry at this time. Depending on how and what you hunt, the 540 will do you just fine should you chose it.

 

[DigDog]

Getting ready to purchase but would like some input from those with experience with these multi frequency machines, will often be used in wet Florida sand.

Im in Fl and at first i was trying to decide between the two and i paid nearly $300 more for the legend mainly because it is waterproof and you can choose 1 of 5
Individual frequencies as well as multi.
But now they are basically the same price with the price drop and im glad i got the legend, there is just so much more versatility and features. Bluetooth headphones, optional external waterproof battery, flashlight, 4 different coils available, not to mention many different customizable features.
It’s something you can grow into if you ever want more than a a basic multi detector

 

[Rob183]

How user friendly is the Legend? Most of my detector use had been with Coinmasters, several Tesoro's, a few early Garretts.

 

[DigDog]

It can be as easy as you want or complicated as you want. I also had Tesoro and garret went from old analog detectors and concerned it would be to complicated but it can be used as a turn on and go with factory settings and slowly play around with the ones that interest you. Might seem overwhelming at first but once you start using and getting used to changing settings it its really easy to navigate

 

[DigDog]

Good detector to take to clearwater
Has some good beach modes

 

[Tony-Ok]

I have had both and the ML540 is easier to navigate. But if you water hunt you need the Legend. The Legend now has a couple of smaller coils available now also.

 

[Rob183]

Went with the Legend.

 

[Albert]

I own both but I agree the legend is the better option for the money and versatility

 

[Rob183]

Good detector to take to clearwater
Has some good beach modes

I'm just up the road in Dunedin.

 

[Mind Bender]

Went with the Legend.

I hope you find some cool stuff.