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May 27, 2026 - 10:29 AM
The DEUS II offers 12 factory programs plus 12 user slots, waterproof to 66 feet, and a remote control with advanced settings for expert detectorists who want granular control over audio response, threshold, and frequency shift. The ICON-X simplifies the interface to 6 factory programs and 6 user slots, waterproof to 6 feet, and is designed for detectorists who want FMF performance without the full DEUS II feature set. Both detectors use the same 11-inch FMF coil and wireless architecture, but the DEUS II's deeper waterproof rating and expanded program library make it the choice for divers and hunters who customize settings frequently. Detectorists comparing the two often browse our DEUS II configurations to see which headphone and coil combinations fit their budget.
