XP Deus Metal Detectors

XP DEUS and DEUS II: One Wireless Platform, Two Generations

XP built the DEUS platform around three architectural decisions that still define the line. A proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless link connects every system endpoint with no audio latency and no Bluetooth pairing. The carbon fiber shaft keeps the full configuration around 2 lb. Operating frequencies are field-programmable from the remote or headset, with no firmware reflash needed. The original DEUS proved the concept and became a relic-hunting standard. The XP DEUS II preserves the weight and wireless advantages while adding True FMF Fast Multi-Frequency operation and full 20-meter (66 ft) submersibility. Iron rejection in masked-target conditions also tightens. Both detectors share carbon fiber shafts and the same wireless protocol. They differ on frequency architecture and waterproofing, and they run separate coil families.

XP DEUS: The Original Wireless Workhorse

The original XP DEUS runs a single selectable frequency at a time, drawn from a menu that includes 4, 8, 12, 18, and 35 kHz with the X35 coil. The full configuration weighs around 2 lb with the 9-inch coil and the WS4 or WS5 wireless audio, plus the RC handheld remote, so long sessions in cornfields and pastures stay comfortable. Manual ground balance and the automatic tracking option handle mild to moderate mineralization. The chassis is splash and rain resistant. It is not built for full submersion. Coin shooters lean on the DEUS 1 metal detector in trashy parks for fast recovery and clean target ID. Relic hunters use it to work iron scatter at colonial home sites. We list the original DEUS for sale as the right pick for buyers who want the XP DEUS feel and weight without the DEUS II price.

XP DEUS II Metal Detector: Fast Multi-Frequency for Modern Hunting

The XP DEUS II metal detector runs True FMF (Fast Multi-Frequency) simultaneously across 4 to 45 kHz, with 49 selectable single frequencies in the same range when we need to lock onto one. Iron resolution improves over the DEUS 1 in masked-target conditions, which matters in colonial sites where square nails and modern bottle caps sit on top of good targets. The full XP DEUS II is submersible to 20 meters (66 feet), so wading and shallow diving are on the table without an aftermarket waterproof housing. Twelve factory programs cover beach, diving, gold, relic, and park use cases, with twelve additional user slots for site-specific tuning. The DEUS II ships in several bundles, from the RC-only configuration with the handheld remote, to the WS6 and WS6 Master combinations where the wireless headset carries the full control set without a separate handheld.

XP DEUS II Coil Options: 9", 11", 13"x11" FMF, and HF2

The DEUS II uses a dedicated FMF coil family. The 9-inch (22.5 cm) round FMF is the stock coil on most XP DEUS II bundles and the default for general coin and relic work. The 11-inch (28 cm) round FMF adds depth and ground coverage in open fields and dry beaches. The 13"x11" (34x28 cm) FMF 2D maximizes coverage on low-trash open ground. The XP DEUS II HF2 elliptical coil (9.5"x5", 24x13 cm) is the specialty pick for iron-saturated colonial sites and tight bedrock work. The HF2 runs higher frequencies (9 to 90 kHz in FMF mode, 9 to 120 kHz in mono) and rejects iron more aggressively than the standard FMF coils. The HF2 itself is waterproof to 20 meters. DEUS II FMF coils are not cross-compatible with the original DEUS, and X35 / X-Series coils from the original DEUS are not cross-compatible with the DEUS II.

DEUS II Headphones and Wireless Audio

XP offers the WS6 wireless headset with the full remote control built into the cups, so the DEUS II runs without a separate handheld module. The WSA II and WSA II XL are the lighter audio-only options for hunters who want to keep the RC in hand. All XP wireless headphones use the same 2.4 GHz proprietary link as the coil and control module, so there is no Bluetooth pairing and no audio dropout in the field. Pads come in foam or leatherette to match weather and session length. The original DEUS pairs with the WS4 and WS5 backphones on the same wireless protocol, and the WS4/WS5 sets do not pair with the DEUS II. Browse our full metal detector headphones selection for compatible options across both platforms.

Who Should Buy an XP DEUS?

We point relic hunters working iron-saturated colonial home sites at the XP DEUS II with the HF2 elliptical coil. The HF2's higher operating frequency and tighter iron rejection move masked relics into the audio that a standard FMF or X35 coil leaves buried. We point beach and water hunters at the DEUS II for the 20-meter waterproof rating and the FMF salt-handling. We point coin shooters in low-trash urban parks at either the original DEUS or the DEUS II base bundle, depending on budget. The DEUS 1 holds its own in mild ground, and the DEUS II's FMF mode is the upgrade worth making in mineralized or iron-rich dirt. Detectorists upgrading from a mid-range single-frequency VLF will feel the largest jump moving directly to the DEUS II.

Why Buy Your XP DEUS from Serious Detecting?

Serious Detecting is an authorized XP dealer. Every XP DEUS and XP DEUS II metal detector we ship comes factory fresh, qualifies for the full XP manufacturer warranty, and receives firmware updates through XP's official support portal. Free U.S. shipping applies to most orders over $99 in the lower 48. Our team includes working detectorists who run DEUS machines in the field, so pre-sale questions about coil selection and program tuning get answers from experience. We also list demo and open-box XP detectors for sale when available, an option for hunters ready to move into the DEUS II platform from inventory we have on hand. Browse the full XP metal detectors lineup, our search coils for the DEUS, or our complete metal detector selection to round out the kit.