Which XP Metal Detector Is Right for You?
Our recommendation for each of the six XP detectors we carry, with XP's own figures:
| Model | Best for (our recommendation) | Technology | Waterproof (XP) | Weight (XP) |
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| DEUS II | Experienced detectorists on iron-heavy sites, saltwater beaches and underwater | Fast Multi Frequency or 49 single frequencies, 4 to 45 kHz | Coils IP68 to 20 m (66 ft); RC remote to 20 m (66 ft) with the red cap; BH-01 headphones to 20 m (66 ft) | From 750 g (1.65 lb) |
| ICON | A first serious detector or a light everyday machine for parks, fields and beaches | Multi-frequency, or 4 and 14 kHz | Up to 5 m (16 ft); BH-02 headphones for underwater use | About 735 g (1.62 lb) |
| ICONX | Detectorists who want the ICON with 6 factory and 6 user programs and finer control | Multi-frequency, or 4, 14 and 28 kHz | Up to 5 m (16 ft); BH-02 headphones for underwater use | About 710 g (1.57 lb) without the remote on the stem |
| ORX | Gold prospecting and coin hunting on land with a very light detector | HF coils: 21 frequencies, 13 to 59 kHz (9 inch HF) or 3 base frequencies, 15 to 80 kHz (9.5 x 5 inch HF elliptical); X35 coils: 35 frequencies, 3.7 to 27.7 kHz | Waterproof coils; diving to 5 m (16 ft) needs XP's waterproof kit | 750 g (1.65 lb) without the remote on the stem |
| XTREM Hunter | Large, deep relics and objects, run from a DEUS II remote | Deep-seeking two-box detector | Waterproof construction for rain and bad weather | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) with remote |
| DEUS | Parks, fields and relic sites on land with XP's original wireless platform | X35 coils: 35 frequencies, 3.7 to 27.7 kHz | Waterproof coil; rainproof backphone; diving to 5 m (16 ft) needs XP's waterproof kit | 975 g (2.15 lb) with the remote; from about 750 g (1.65 lb) with WS4 or WS5 headphones only |
DEUS II: XP's Flagship
The DEUS II runs Fast Multi Frequency, XP's simultaneous multi-frequency technology, or any of 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz, with 12 factory and 12 user programs. XP rates its coils IP68 to 20 m (66 ft), the RC remote to 20 m with its red cap, and the BH-01 bone conduction headphones to the same depth for diving; the WS6 headphones are rainproof, not submersible. Battery life runs 8 to 20 hours for the coil, depending on program and frequency; 15 to 30 hours for the RC, depending on audio output; and about 15 hours for the headphones. You run it from the RC remote or the WS6 Master, where a module on the headphones controls the detector. Our Which XP Deus II to Buy guide compares the setups.
ICON and ICONX: Multi-Frequency With Simpler Controls
The ICON and ICONX run XP's multi-frequency technology with fewer settings than the DEUS II. The ICON adds single frequencies of 4 and 14 kHz, 3 factory and 3 user programs and 5 reactivity levels. The ICONX adds a 28 kHz frequency, 6 factory and 6 user programs and 7 reactivity levels from 0 to 6, and XP gives its weight as about 710 g without the remote on the stem. Both ship with an 11 inch FMF coil, run about 11 hours on a charge and recharge in about 4 hours. XP rates them waterproof to 5 m (16 ft), and for underwater use XP specifies the BH-02 bone conduction headphones.
ORX: A Light Detector for Gold and Coins
XP gives the ORX a weight of 750 g with the remote worn on the hip. With the 9 inch HF coil it runs 21 frequencies from 13 to 59 kHz, and with the 9.5 x 5 inch HF elliptical 3 base frequencies from 15 to 80 kHz. With X35 coils it runs 35 frequencies from 3.7 to 27.7 kHz. It has 4 factory programs (two for gold, two for coins) and 2 user programs, manual ground balance from 60 to 90 or an automatic grab, and lithium batteries for up to about 20 hours of detecting. The ORX takes the 9 inch HF and 9.5 x 5 inch HF elliptical coils as well as the 9 inch and 11 inch X35 coils. The ORX remote on its own is not rated for water; for diving to 5 m (16 ft), XP sells a waterproof kit for the DEUS and ORX with an aerial antenna and a waterproof armband for the remote. Without it, we recommend the ORX for land. In our experience the HF elliptical suits gold work on the ORX.
XTREM Hunter: Deep Targets With the DEUS II
The XTREM Hunter is XP's deep-seeking detector for large buried objects. It pairs with a DEUS II remote like a new coil, and XP states it can reach large targets as deep as 5 m (16 ft). XP gives a weight of 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) with the remote, more than 10 hours per charge and a construction built for rain and bad weather.
The Original DEUS
XP still lists the original DEUS in eight packs with the 9 inch or 11 inch X35 coil. With X35 coils it runs 35 frequencies from 3.7 to 27.7 kHz, and it has 10 factory programs plus slots for your own. It weighs 975 g (2.15 lb) with the remote and from about 750 g (1.65 lb) with WS4 or WS5 headphones only, and its batteries run about 15 hours for the coil, 19 hours for the remote and 22 hours for the headphones. The DEUS uses XP's X35 and HF coils, not the FMF coils of the DEUS II and ICON, and like the ORX it dives to 5 m (16 ft) with XP's waterproof kit.
Coils, Headphones, Pinpointers and Parts
XP's coils fall into two families. The FMF coils (9 inch, 11 inch, 13 x 11 inch and the 9.5 x 5 inch HF2 elliptical) fit the DEUS II, ICON and ICONX. The X35 and HF coils fit the original DEUS and the ORX. In our experience the 11 inch FMF coil is a good all-round park coil on the DEUS II. The XP MI-6 pinpointer links wirelessly with the DEUS II, DEUS, ORX, ICON and ICONX, and XP rates it water resistant to 6 m (20 ft). Spare stems, coil covers, batteries and manuals are on our XP parts and accessories page, and our XP parts by detector model list shows what fits each detector. For bags, backpacks and hard cases, see XP carry bags and cases.
XP Warranty
XP covers its metal detectors for 5 years, and its lithium batteries for 2 years. The ICON and ICONX are covered for 5 years once you register the detector in your My XP account, with batteries and accessories covered for 2 years. XP also sells paid 5-year warranty extensions for the DEUS II, the ICON and ICONX, and FMF coils, which take coverage to 10 years in total; each must be bought and registered within 24 months of buying the detector or coil from an authorized XP dealer. We carry the DEUS II and FMF coil extensions on our XP warranty extension page.
XP Guides and Reviews
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