XP ICONX Multi-Frequency Metal Detector (Open Box)

The XP ICON-X operates in simultaneous multi-frequency mode (FMF) with automatic and manual frequency shift, plus three dedicated mono frequencies: 4 kHz, 14 kHz, and 28 kHz. The FMF mode transmits multiple frequencies at once for stable performance in mineralized soil and wet sand, while the mono frequencies let you match the coil's transmission to specific target sizes, 4 kHz for deep silver and relics, 14 kHz for general-purpose coin and jewelry hunting, and 28 kHz for small gold nuggets, fine chains, and earring studs. You can switch between FMF and mono modes through the remote control depending on the ground conditions and target types you're facing.

The ICON-X's coil, lower stem, and control housing are waterproof to 6 feet, making the detector ideal for wet sand, shallow surf, and creek hunting. The wireless remote is splash-resistant but not submersible, so you'll want to keep it above water during wading. For full underwater detecting beyond 6 feet, XP offers an optional bone conduction headset rated to the same depth. The wireless protocol eliminates the cable failure point that plagues wired beach detectors, and the FMF technology handles wet salt sand's conductivity without the ground noise that forces single-frequency users to back off sensitivity.

The ICON-X is compatible with the full Deus II FMF coil ecosystem, so you can swap in elliptical, round, or high-frequency coils depending on the terrain and target types you're chasing. The 11-inch FMF coil included in the box is a general-purpose round coil that balances depth and ground coverage for parks, fields, and beaches. For tighter spaces like trashy picnic areas or between-the-rows farm work, an elliptical coil gives you better maneuverability. For small gold prospecting, XP offers high-frequency coils that push sensitivity on sub-gram nuggets and fine chains. Coil swaps are tool-free and wireless, so you can change coils in the field without carrying extra hardware.

The ICON-X's rechargeable batteries deliver approximately 11 hours of runtime per charge across the remote, coil, and headphones. Charging takes about 3 hours from empty to full, and the batteries are user-replaceable if you want to carry spares for multi-day trips. The wireless protocol is low-latency and power-efficient, so you're not sacrificing battery life for the convenience of cable-free operation. In practice, 11 hours covers a full day of hunting with room to spare, and the sunlight-readable LCD display shows remaining battery percentage so you're not caught off guard mid-hunt.

The ICON-X adds three key upgrades over the base ICON: a 28 kHz mono frequency for small gold and fine jewelry, seven reactivity levels instead of five for tighter target separation in trashy sites, and six factory programs plus six user slots instead of three of each. Both detectors use the same FMF multi-frequency technology, the same 11-inch coil, the same waterproof rating, and the same wireless operation, so the ICON is a strong choice for detectorists who don't need the extra mono frequency or the deeper adjustability. The ICON-X is built for hunters who want fine-grained control over discrimination, reactivity, and ground balance without adding weight or menu complexity. For a side-by-side breakdown of features and included accessories, check our best metal detectors for coins guide.

This SKU (ICON-X with 11-inch FMF coil) does not include headphones. The package contains the ICON-X metal detector with coil, the remote control, the Blue S-Telescopic Lite Stem with carbon middle section, and rechargeable batteries for the remote and coil. If you want a bundle that includes XP's WSA ST wireless headphones, the ICON-X with WSA ST SKU adds the headset for an additional cost. The ICON-X also works with any Bluetooth headphones or wired headphones via the remote's audio jack, and the detector has a built-in speaker for situations where you prefer to hunt without headphones.

The ICON-X's dedicated 28 kHz mono frequency makes it a capable small-gold detector for prospecting in mineralized ground. The high-frequency transmission is sensitive to sub-gram nuggets, fine chains, and small earring studs that lower-frequency detectors miss, and the ground balance options, grab, manual, and auto tracking, let you stabilize detection in ironstone, caliche, and black sand. The FMF multi-frequency mode also works well in gold country, holding depth on larger nuggets while still catching small targets, and the seven reactivity levels let you speed recovery when you're working trashy patches with nails, wire, and shotgun pellets. For dedicated prospecting work, many hunters pair the ICON-X with an elliptical or smaller-diameter coil for tighter ground coverage. Detectorists cross-shopping gold-capable platforms often browse our metal detectors $400–$1,000 collection to compare the ICON-X's multi-frequency flexibility against single-frequency VLF and pulse induction options.

The ICON-X ships with six factory programs optimized for coins, relics, jewelry, and general-purpose detecting, plus six user slots where you can save your own discrimination, reactivity, audio, and ground balance settings. The factory programs are turn-on-and-go presets that work well in most parks, fields, and beaches, and the user slots let you dial in custom configurations for specific sites, trashy tot lots, mineralized prospecting ground, or wet salt sand, without rewriting the factory defaults. This is double the program count of the base ICON, which offers three factory programs and three user slots.