Quest X1 IDMAXX Metal Detector

The Quest X1 IDMAXX is the easiest way into real metal detecting: a genuine 12 kHz VLF machine built on Quest's IDMAXX platform, weighing just over 2 lbs with a waterproof 9x5" TurboD coil. Where toy detectors beep at everything and premium machines bury beginners in menus, the X1 gives you a two digit target ID, three search modes, and one button pinpointing in a package simple enough to hand to a kid. The three section shaft even converts to a shorter junior setup, so one detector fits every hunter in the family.

Built for First Finds, Not First Frustrations

The X1 categorizes every metal signal on a conductivity scale from iron up through gold, bronze, and silver, pairing the digital readout with low, middle, and high tones so your ears learn targets as fast as your eyes do. A US quarter or silver coin rings in high and bright; pull tabs and foil sit lower on the scale. Three preset programs keep decisions simple: Coin mode runs very stable with a tight ID range for parks and yards, Jewelry mode opens up sensitivity and recovery speed for gold rings at day's end, and All Metal mode drops discrimination to zero for relic hunting and gold prospecting. Ground balance helps quiet mineralized soil, and the waterproof TurboD coil with its dual windings holds stable readings where basic concentric coils fall apart. The control box shrugs off heavy rain, though the X1 is a land and shoreline machine rather than a diving one, so keep the box above the waterline.

What's in the Box

• Quest X1 control box with handle: LCD showing target ID, depth, sensitivity, audio level, search mode, and battery status, plus built in speaker, flashlight, and 3.5 mm headphone jack
• TurboD Blade 9x5" waterproof search coil with coil cover included
• Three section shaft set: assembles full length for adults or shortened for junior detectorists
• Two piece armrest set for a balanced, comfortable swing
• USB Type-C charging cable: a full charge takes about 4 hours from any wall charger or power bank
• Quick start guide to get you swinging in minutes (we also stock the Quest X1 user manual as a digital download)

X1 Performance Features

• 12 kHz VLF operating frequency, a proven all purpose setting for coins, jewelry, and relics
• Two digit target ID from 0 to 99 with a segment scale that maps iron, gold, bronze, and silver ranges at a glance
• Three audio tones (low, middle, high) tied to conductivity for confident calls before you dig
• Coin, Jewelry, and All Metal search programs cover parks, beaches, fields, and prospecting
• One touch pinpoint mode to locate targets precisely and keep dig holes small
• Adjustable sensitivity, ground balance, and speaker volume from dedicated controls
• Built in flashlight for low light hunts at dawn and dusk
• Rechargeable built in battery with USB-C charging, no disposable batteries to buy
• 2.08 lbs total weight and a collapsing shaft that packs easily for travel
• 2 year manufacturer warranty

X1 vs X5 vs X10 at a Glance

The X1 is the compact entry point to Quest's X series. Here is how it lines up against its bigger brothers, the X5 and X10:

Step up to the X5 for a fully submersible control box, or to the X10 for the bigger Blade11 coil, five tone audio, and a saveable User mode. You can browse the whole lineup and every accessory in our Quest metal detectors section.

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Quest dealer, so your X1 is genuine and backed by Quest's 2 year warranty. New to the hobby? Start with our beginner and intermediate detectors, compare across brands in the full metal detectors lineup, or round out your kit with digging tools and metal detector parts and accessories.

Questions about the X1 or help choosing between Quest models? The detecting experts at Serious Detecting are here before and after your purchase.