XP MI-6 and MI-4 Pinpointers

XP pinpointers find the exact spot of a target in the hole once your detector has found it. XP makes two, the MI-6 and the MI-4. Both are made in France, waterproof to 6 m (20 ft), run on a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, detect at 12 kHz, weigh 170 g and carry a 2-year XP warranty. The MI-6 adds a wireless link to the XP DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON and ICONX, so its audio plays through the detector. The MI-4 works on its own with any detector. Our XP pinpointer collection holds both, an MI-6 and finds pouch bundle and an open box MI-4.

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The XP MI-6 and MI-4 Pinpointers

XP keeps its pinpointer range to two models built on the same body. The MI-6 and MI-4 are both 24 cm (9.4 inch) long and 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) across, weigh 170 g (6 oz), detect at 12 kHz and are rated to 6 m (20 ft) under water. Both run on a built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery, charged with the supplied cable, so there is no 9V battery to swap, and both come with XP's rotating holster, a strap and a charging cable. Both carry a 2-year XP warranty and are made in France.

The difference is the radio link. The MI-6 pairs wirelessly with an XP detector and sends its audio to the detector, so you hear the pinpointer in the same headphones you hunt with. The MI-4 has no radio link and works on its own, which makes it the XP pinpointer for owners of other brands and a spare for XP owners.

MI-6 vs. MI-4: Which Should You Buy?

One question decides it: do you hunt with an XP DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON or ICONX? If you do, we recommend the MI-6. Pairing it puts the pinpointer's audio in your detector's headphones, and on the DEUS II, DEUS and ORX it opens 50 sensitivity levels and the pinpointer settings in the detector's menu. If you hunt with another brand, the MI-4 gives you the same waterproof body, programs and rechargeable battery without paying for a link you cannot use.

The MI-6 also works on its own, with the same six programs as the MI-4, so it is not wasted if you later hunt with a second detector from another brand.

XP MI-6, Best For:

  • XP DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON and ICONX owners who want pinpointer audio in their detector headphones
  • Beach, river and wading hunters who wear wireless headphones and cannot hear a pinpointer speaker over surf or wind
  • Hunters who misplace gear, since a DEUS II, DEUS or ORX can search for a lost MI-6 even when it is switched off

XP MI-4, Best For:

  • Owners of other detector brands who want a waterproof, rechargeable pinpointer
  • A second pinpointer for a partner or a spare in the truck
  • Busy parks and beaches, where the vibrate-only programs keep the pinpointer silent

Features That Matter in the Hole

Both pinpointers share six user programs. Programs 1, 2 and 3 use the speaker and vibration at low, medium and high sensitivity. Programs 4, 5 and 6 are vibrate only, again at low, medium and high. To change program, hold the button for 5 seconds until a short melody plays, then press once for each program number. Lower sensitivity helps narrow a target in a trashy hole; higher sensitivity helps find a deeper target in the side wall.

A short press of the button away from metal recalibrates the pinpointer. XP's manual says to recalibrate while touching the ground on mineralized soil or in salt water, so the ground signal is tuned out. The audio runs in pitch or pulse mode, and both models have an LED. The pinpointer switches itself off after 5 minutes without a button press.

Battery life depends on what you leave on. XP's manual gives 30 hours on vibration only or audio only, 20 hours with audio and vibration, and 10 to 11 hours with the LED also on. Turning off the LED, or the vibration on programs 1 to 3, stretches each charge, and a full charge takes about 3 hours.

How the MI-6 Works with Your XP Detector

XP's MI-6 page lists the DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON and ICONX for the wireless link. You pair it once from the pairing menu on your XP remote, switching the MI-6 on while holding its button for 8 seconds; on the DEUS, the menu path is OPTION, then PINPOINTER, then PAIRING. Paired, it runs in program 7, which is for use with an XP detector only.

When you switch the paired MI-6 on, a dedicated pinpointer menu opens on the remote and the MI-6 audio plays through the detector, and XP builds in interference suppression between the two. On the DEUS, XP's manual says the detector switches off while the MI-6 is in use and wakes up when you switch the MI-6 off. On the DEUS II, DEUS and ORX, XP gives the paired MI-6 50 sensitivity levels instead of three, a choice of audio mode and tone, a battery level reading and a lost pinpointer search. XP's manual also lists a target zoom screen on the DEUS. In program 7 with the LED off, the MI-6 runs up to 90 hours per charge.

The lost pinpointer search is the MI-6 feature that pays for itself the first time you leave the pinpointer in tall grass. XP says a DEUS II, DEUS or ORX can locate a lost MI-6 even when it is switched off, and even after several weeks.

Holsters, Pouches and Bundles

XP's rotating holster lets you set the pinpointer at the angle that suits you on a belt or strap. The PPCAP-1 replacement holster in our XP carry bags and pouches collection takes the MI-6 and MI-4. The XP Finds Pouch takes the MI-6 holster on either of its two MOLLE fasteners, and one listing here pairs the MI-6 with the Finds Pouch. Many of our XP detector packs already include an MI-6; you will find them on each model's page. Spare holsters, lanyards and charging parts are in XP parts and accessories.

XP MI-6 vs. MI-4 Comparison

The two XP pinpointers share size, weight, frequency, waterproofing, battery type and warranty. They differ in the wireless link and what it adds.

FeatureXP MI-6XP MI-4
Wireless Link to XP DetectorYes: DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON, ICONXNo
Programs6 user programs, plus program 7 when paired6 user programs
Sensitivity3 levels, up to 50 when paired with a DEUS II, DEUS or ORX3 levels
Lost Pinpointer SearchYes, from a paired DEUS II, DEUS or ORX, even when switched offNo
Battery Life10 to 30 hours, up to 90 hours paired with the LED off10 to 30 hours
Waterproof6 m (20 ft)6 m (20 ft)
BatteryRechargeable lithium polymerRechargeable lithium polymer
Frequency12 kHz12 kHz
Weight170 g (6 oz)170 g (6 oz)
Warranty2 years2 years

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  • Help Before and After You Buy: Our staff answer pairing, program and MI-6 questions by phone or email.

Customer Questions & Expert Answers

Get real answers from outdoor explorers and our product experts. Browse questions about performance, features, and setup —or ask your own to make sure this gear fits your next adventure.

What's the main difference between the XP MI-4 and MI-6 pinpointers?

The main difference between the XP MI-4 and MI-6 pinpointers is the wireless link. The XP MI-6 pairs with an XP DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON or ICONX and sends its audio to the detector, so you hear it in your detector headphones; on the DEUS II, DEUS and ORX it also gets 50 sensitivity levels and a lost pinpointer search. The XP MI-4 has no radio link and works on its own with any detector. Both are waterproof to 6 m (20 ft), detect at 12 kHz, weigh 170 g, are rechargeable, have six programs with vibration and carry a 2-year XP warranty.

Answered by John W. · October 2026

Are XP pinpointers waterproof for beach and underwater detecting?

Yes, XP pinpointers are waterproof for beach and underwater detecting. XP rates both the MI-6 and the MI-4 to 6 m (20 ft), which covers wet sand, the surf, wading and snorkeling. On mineralized ground or in salt water, XP's manual says to recalibrate with a short button press while the tip touches the ground. After salt water, we recommend a fresh water rinse. For a detector to match, see our waterproof metal detectors and our beach metal detector guide.

Answered by Richard T. · October 2026

How do XP pinpointers help speed up target recovery?

XP pinpointers speed up target recovery by finding the exact spot of the target in the hole, so you dig a smaller plug and stop sweeping the detector over the hole. Both the MI-6 and MI-4 give pitch or pulse audio plus vibration, with low, medium and high sensitivity programs: lower sensitivity narrows a target among trash, higher sensitivity finds a deeper target in the side wall. A short press of the button recalibrates the pinpointer. Paired with an XP detector, the MI-6 plays through your detector headphones, so you hear it over wind and surf.

Answered by Dan P. · October 2026

Can I use an XP MI-4 or MI-6 with other brands of metal detectors?

Yes, you can use an XP MI-4 or MI-6 with other brands of metal detectors, because both work on their own with six programs, audio and vibration. The XP MI-4 is made for standalone use. The XP MI-6 also works standalone, but its wireless link, which sends its audio to the detector, works only with the XP DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON and ICONX. If you hunt with another brand, we recommend the MI-4. Compare other brands on our pinpointers page.

Answered by John W. · October 2026

What accessories come with XP pinpointers and what else might I need?

XP pinpointers come with a rotating holster, a lanyard with a stainless ring and a charging cable. The holster turns on its base plate, so you can set the pinpointer at the angle that suits you on a belt or strap. To complete your recovery kit, add a digger and a finds pouch, or choose the MI-6 and XP Finds Pouch bundle. Replacement holsters and other spares are in XP parts and accessories.

Answered by Dan P. · October 2026

How do I pair the XP MI-6 pinpointer with my XP detector?

To pair the XP MI-6 with your XP detector, open the pairing menu on your XP remote and switch the MI-6 on while holding its button for 8 seconds. For the DEUS II, ORX, ICON and ICONX, follow the pairing steps in your detector's manual; on the original DEUS, the menu path is OPTION, then PINPOINTER, then PAIRING. Once paired, the MI-6 runs in program 7, which is for use with an XP detector only, and switching it on opens a pinpointer menu on the remote.

Answered by Richard T. · October 2026

How long does the XP MI-6 pinpointer battery last?

The XP MI-6 battery lasts up to 90 hours per charge when it is paired with an XP detector in program 7 with the LED off, according to XP's manual. On its own it runs 30 hours on audio only or vibration only, 20 hours with audio and vibration, and 10 to 11 hours with the LED also on. A full charge takes about 3 hours. The MI-4 uses the same rechargeable lithium polymer battery and the same standalone figures.

Answered by John W. · October 2026

Can I find a lost XP MI-6 pinpointer?

Yes, you can find a lost XP MI-6 pinpointer with a paired XP DEUS II, DEUS or ORX. XP's lost MI-6 search mode, run from the detector, makes the pinpointer sound an alarm even when it is switched off, and XP says it works even after several weeks. The MI-4 has no radio link, so we recommend keeping it on its lanyard or in its holster between targets.

Answered by Dan P. · October 2026

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