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The XP ORX with 11-inch X35 coil is a wireless metal detector that runs 35 selectable frequencies from 3.7 kHz to 27.7 kHz, built for gold prospecting in mineralized ground and coin hunting in contaminated soil. This detector ships with four factory programs (two gold modes, two coin modes) and two user-customizable slots, so you can start hunting immediately or dial in your own settings as you learn the machine. Weighing 1 pound 14 ounces with the remote hip-mounted, the ORX uses XP's patented S-telescopic Lite stem for fast deployment and tool-free coil swaps in the field.
What's Included with the XP ORX
- XP ORX metal detector with 11-inch X35 DD waterproof wireless search coil
- ORX remote control with backlit display
- S-telescopic Lite stem (folds for transport)
- Lithium rechargeable batteries (up to 20 hours runtime)
- USB connection cable with one mini-B plug
- USB connection cable with three mini-B plugs
- Connection clamp for recharging the coil
- Complete coil hardware and spare parts (2 screws, 2 wing nuts, 1 washer, 1 spacing washer)
- Detailed owner's manual
X35 Multi-Frequency Performance in Variable Ground
Gold Prospecting in Low to Heavy Mineralization
The ORX's Gold program runs best in soils with moderate iron content and stable ground phase. You'll pull medium and large nuggets from dry washes, decomposed granite hillsides, and alluvial benches where hot rocks aren't dense. The detector's ground balance system offers manual adjustment from 60 to 90 or automatic fast-grab tracking, so you can lock in stable threshold when you move between soil types. Switch to Fine Gold mode when you hit heavy mineralization with dense ferrous trash. This program increases sensitivity to small and medium-sized nuggets while the five levels of IAR (Iron Amplitude Rejection) discrimination filter ferrous signals without masking adjacent targets. The 11-inch X35 coil covers more ground per swing than smaller coils, making it efficient for scanning benches and detecting deeper targets in open terrain.

Coin and Jewelry Hunting in Parks and Fields
Coin Fast mode delivers stable target ID and fast recovery speed in mineralized or contaminated ground. You'll separate good targets from iron in trashy tot lots, old fairgrounds, and high-traffic park strips where single-frequency detectors mask adjacent coins. The 35-frequency range lets you tune detection depth and target separation to match your site. Coin Deep mode optimizes for low-mineralized, uncontaminated ground where you're chasing maximum depth on silver and copper coins in farm fields, old homesteads, and rural school yards. The numerical target index runs 0 to 99 with iron probability from 0 to 100 percent, so you can read target composition before you dig. Hunters who cross-shop the XP ORX metal detector family often compare coil options and frequency ranges across the X35 and HF lines.
Beach and Saltwater Detecting
The ORX's Salt mode offers ground rejection from 00 to 25, letting you stabilize threshold in wet sand and shallow surf where salt mineralization creates false signals on most VLF detectors. The 11-inch X35 coil is fully waterproof, so you can hunt the wash zone and wade knee-deep for gold chains, rings, and coins that wash out during storm tides. The wireless radio link between coil and remote control eliminates cable drag when you're swinging in water, and the lithium batteries deliver up to 20 hours of runtime so you can cover long stretches of beach without recharging mid-hunt.
Wireless Design and Fast Target Recovery
- Patented radio frequency wireless: all components (remote display, optional headphones, optional MI-6 pinpointer) communicate via digital radio link with zero cable drag or breakage risk.
- Fast target response speed: the ORX separates good targets in close proximity to junk that slower detectors mask, critical in trashy sites where iron nails and foil litter dense.
- S-telescopic Lite stem: weighs 320 grams, deploys in seconds, folds for transport, and accepts tool-free coil swaps so you can switch between X35 and HF coils in the field.
- Backlit display: the ORX remote control shows target ID, iron probability, ground balance, and program settings on a backlit LCD readable in full sun or low light.
- 99 levels of sensitivity and 99 levels of discrimination: expert users can fine-tune detection depth and trash rejection beyond the factory presets, while beginners run the turn-on-and-go programs with confidence.

Compare within the family
| Feature | XP ORX 11" X35 | XP ORX 9" X35 | XP ORX 9" HF | XP ORX 9.5" Elliptical HF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coil included | 11" X35 DD waterproof | 9" X35 DD waterproof | 9" HF round | 9.5" Elliptical DD HF waterproof |
| Operating frequencies | 35 frequencies (3.7-27.7 kHz) | 35 frequencies (3.7-27.7 kHz) | 21 frequencies (13-59 kHz) | 21 frequencies (13-81 kHz) |
| Detect modes | 4 factory (2 gold, 2 coin) + 2 user | 4 factory (2 gold, 2 coin) + 2 user | 4 factory (2 gold, 2 coin) + 2 user | 4 factory (2 gold, 2 coin) + 2 user |
| Weight | 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) | 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) | 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) | 1 lb 14 oz (870 g) |
| Battery runtime | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
Specifications
- Operating Frequencies: 35 frequencies (3.7 kHz to 27.7 kHz)
- Coil: 11" X35 DD waterproof wireless search coil
- Weight: 1 lb 14 oz (870 grams) with remote hip-mounted
- Battery Life: Up to 20 hours (lithium rechargeable)
- Sensitivity: 99 levels
- Discrimination: 99 levels + 5 levels of IAR in gold programs
- Ground Balance: Manual (60-90) or automatic fast-grab
- Salt Mode: Ground rejection 00-25
- Target ID: Numerical index 0-99 + iron probability 0-100%
- Reactivity: 4 levels
- Warranty: Five-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Country of Manufacture: France

User-Customizable Programs and Advanced Settings
The ORX ships with four factory presets optimized for immediate field use, but expert detectorists can customize settings and store two user-defined programs. Adjust sensitivity across 99 levels to balance depth against ground noise, set discrimination from 0 to 99 to filter trash, and tune reactivity across four levels to control recovery speed in iron-dense sites. The ground balance system supports manual adjustment from 60 to 90 for stable operation in variable mineralization, or automatic fast-grab tracking when you're covering ground that shifts from red clay to black sand. Iron tone with pitch audio toggles on or off, letting you audio-discriminate ferrous targets without looking at the display. The threshold control offers 20 levels, so you can set a faint hum that reveals deep or marginal targets in quiet ground. Software updates via USB cable let XP push performance improvements and new features to the ORX as the platform evolves.
Lightweight Ergonomics for Extended Field Sessions
At 1 pound 14 ounces with the remote control hip-mounted, the ORX is one of the lightest detectors on the market. The S-telescopic Lite stem combines the ergonomic curve of an S-stem with the adjustability of a telescopic straight shaft, so you can dial in arm angle and swing plane for your height and hunting style. The stem deploys in seconds when you arrive at a site and folds flat for transport in a backpack or vehicle. Tool-free coil changes let you swap between X35 and HF coils without carrying a screwdriver, critical when you're prospecting remote benches or hunting multiple sites in one trip. The wireless design eliminates cable snag on brush, and the hip-mounted remote keeps weight off your arm during long swings. Detectorists who hunt all-day sessions in rugged terrain or cover miles of beach appreciate the reduced fatigue compared to heavier detectors with fixed stems.
Gold Detector Frequency Range and Target Sensitivity
The X35 coil's 35-frequency range from 3.7 kHz to 27.7 kHz covers both deep large targets and shallow small targets in a single platform. Lower frequencies (3.7-10 kHz) penetrate deeper and stabilize in mineralized ground, making them effective for detecting large nuggets, relics, and deeply buried coins. Mid-range frequencies (10-20 kHz) balance depth and sensitivity for general-purpose coin and jewelry hunting. Higher frequencies (20-27.7 kHz) increase sensitivity to small gold and fine chains but sacrifice depth. The ORX lets you select the frequency that matches your target type and ground conditions, or run a multi-frequency mode that transmits all 35 simultaneously for broader target coverage. Prospectors chasing sub-gram nuggets in ironstone country often cross-shop the gold detectors category to compare the ORX's X35 coil against dedicated high-frequency machines.
Coin Hunting with Multi-Frequency Stability
The Coin Fast and Coin Deep programs optimize target ID and depth for coin shooting in parks, fields, and old homesteads. Coin Fast runs higher reactivity for fast recovery speed in trashy sites where iron nails, pull tabs, and foil litter dense. You'll separate wheat pennies from adjacent iron in tot lots and fairgrounds where single-frequency detectors mask good targets. Coin Deep drops reactivity and increases sensitivity for maximum depth on silver and copper coins in clean farm fields and rural school yards. The 11-inch X35 coil covers more ground per swing than smaller coils, making it efficient for scanning large open areas. The numerical target ID from 0 to 99 helps you distinguish silver dimes (high conductors) from zinc pennies (mid-conductors) before you dig, and the iron probability reading from 0 to 100 percent flags ferrous trash. Hunters who specialize in coin shooting often compare the ORX against dedicated coin machines on our coin-shooting picks page.
Wireless Connectivity and MI-6 Pinpointer Integration
The ORX's patented wireless radio link connects the coil, remote control, optional WS Audio headphones, and optional MI-6 pinpointer without cables. The coil transmits target data to the remote control in real time with zero lag, and the remote control pushes audio to wireless headphones so you hear the faintest signals without wired drag. The MI-6 pinpointer pairs directly with the ORX system, so you can switch from search mode to pinpoint mode without swapping devices. All components charge via USB, and the lithium batteries deliver up to 20 hours of runtime on a single charge. The wireless design eliminates cable breakage, a common failure point on wired detectors, and reduces snag risk when you're hunting thick brush or wading surf.
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
We're an authorized XP dealer, so every ORX ships with the full five-year manufacturer warranty and access to XP's US-based technical support. Our team runs the ORX in Arizona caliche and Nevada decomposed granite, and we can walk you through ground balance setup and program selection for your local soil. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee on every order. If you find a lower advertised price from another authorized dealer, we'll match it.
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