Why We Recommend the XP Deus II
The XP Deus 2 (Deus II) runs FMF (Fast Multi Frequency) processing across a wide multi-frequency spectrum in real time, instead of cycling through single frequencies or blending them after the fact. Operators can also lock the machine to any of 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz, useful when one frequency clearly outperforms the others at a given site. The control pod, coil, and wireless headphones are all rated IP68 to 20 m (66 ft), so the entire system runs underwater, including the control pod and headphones. Audio runs over XP's proprietary digital radio with no perceptible lag between coil and headset. On dense iron sites, salt-wet beach sand, and mineralized red clay, the XP Deus 2 holds target ID where single-frequency VLF machines start to chatter and lose separation. The full-system 66 ft seal makes the XP Deus 2 viable for shallow dive hunting alongside dry-land and wading work.
XP Deus II Configurations We Stock
XP officially ships the Deus 2 in three versions: DEUS II FULL, DEUS II RC, and DEUS II WS6 Master. Each can be paired with different coil sizes and headphone choices. The configurations below match the packages on the grid above.
XP Deus II FULL
The FULL package combines the wireless remote control, the WS6 headset, and the operator's choice of FMF coil. The remote and the WS6 each carry an independent screen and menu, so the operator can run the detector from either unit and keep a redundant control surface for dive work or long sessions where battery rotation matters.
XP Deus II RC
The RC build pairs the wireless remote control, which carries the menu screen, target ID display, and built-in speaker, with the operator's choice of wireless headphones, or the RC alone for short park sessions. We recommend the RC to detectorists who run a hipbelt control unit and want full menu access at the fingertips.
XP Deus II WSA II and WSA II-XL Headphones
Both WSA II variants are over-ear wireless headphones that house the full menu inside the ear cup, so the headset drives the coil with no separate remote in the kit. The WSA II-XL adds larger cups, useful for windy beach work and longer all-day sessions.
XP Deus II WS6
The WS6 is a foldable backphone-style headset with its own graphic screen and menu. Used alongside the RC, the WS6 acts as a redundant control surface, useful for divers who clip the RC above water and adjust settings from the headset.
XP Deus II WS6 Master
The XP Deus II WS6 Master package drops the standalone RC. The WS6 headset itself runs the coil and keeps every function the RC offers. We recommend the WS6 Master to dive hunters and to detectorists who run long sessions and want to cut shaft and belt weight.
XP Deus II Key Specs at a Glance
- Operating frequencies: FMF simultaneous multi-frequency programs, plus 49 single frequencies from 4 to 45 kHz
- Available coils: 28 cm (11") FMF round< 22.5 cm (9") FMF round, 34x28 cm (13x11") FMF 2D elliptical, 24x13 cm (9.5" x 5") HF2 elliptical
- Waterproof rating: IP68, 20 m / 66 ft
- Weight: from 750 g (1.65 lb), depending on coil and headset
- Factory programs: 12 preset, 12 user-defined
- Battery: lithium across all units, full system fast-charges in roughly 3 hours; RC up to 25 h, headsets up to 17 h, coil up to 20 h per charge
- Warranty: 5 years, manufactured in France
Where the XP Deus II Earns Its Keep, and Where It Asks More of the Operator
In the field, the XP Deus 2 cleanly separates small coppers from square nails on colonial farm sites where single-frequency machines lose the call. On wet salt sand and shallow surf, the FMF programs hold ground balance without the constant retune cycle that drags a single-frequency VLF down. Mineralized red clay, basalt, and black-sand beaches fit the XP Deus 2's strengths. Because the full system is sealed to 66 ft, river prospectors and shallow-water dive hunters can run the Deus 2 where wading-only detectors are off the table.
The XP Deus 2 rewards time on the machine. Reactivity, silencer, audio response, ground-balance mode, and notch settings all interact, and new owners often run factory programs for several sessions before reaching the deeper parameters. For a detectorist who wants a power-on-and-go machine, an entry-level VLF feels friendlier in the first week. For a hunter committed to learning one platform deeply, the Deus 2 offers room to grow for years.
XP Deus II Accessories and Upgrade Coils
Four XP FMF coils fit the XP Deus 2 platform. The 22.5 cm (9") round handles trashy parks, jewelry hunts, and small surface targets. The 28 cm (11") round is the all-purpose default that ships in most packages. The 34x28 cm (13x11") FMF 2D elliptical covers more ground per swing and gains depth on coin caches and deep relics in open fields. The HF2 9.5" x 5" elliptical, released by XP in 2025, suits iron-dense relic sites and tight rocky shoreline work. All four coils are sealed to 20 m and pair to the control pod over the same XP wireless protocol.
Our XP Deus 2 headphone selection includes the WS6 backphone, the WSA II over-ear, the WSA II-XL with larger cups, and the BH-01 bone-conduction headset for divers. The XP MI-6 wireless pinpointer integrates with the Deus 2 control pod and shows hits on the RC screen, a strong pairing for cluttered cellar holes and deep relic plugs. We also stock replacement S-Telescopic and S-Telescopic Lite shafts, coil covers, armrest pads, and BH-01 dive cables. We also fulfill headphone-only orders from our filtered Deus 2 headphones collection. Firmware updates are free from the XP updater and install over USB. Our broader XP lineup lives at our XP metal detectors collection, and our metal detecting guides cover program setup and site selection.
Why Buy Your XP Deus II from Serious Detecting?
We are an authorized XP dealer. Every XP Deus 2 we ship carries the full 5-year XP manufacturer warranty registered to the buyer, with direct access to XP US technical support. Most US orders ship free, and we build coil, battery, and pinpointer bundles when the pairing actually fits the site type a customer describes. Our staff are active detectorists running the Deus 2 in the field, so answers on coil choice and program setup for specific site conditions come from operators who have logged hours on the machine. The configurations above cover our full XP Deus 2 for sale lineup, and our team is on hand for bundle pricing tailored to specific hunting goals.
