XP ICON Fast Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with 11 inch FMF Coil

The XP ICON is a wireless, simultaneous FMF multi-frequency metal detector with straightforward controls, for beginners and intermediate detectorists who want XP's multi-frequency technology in a light machine for parks, fields, beaches and older properties. It runs FMF or a single 4 or 14 kHz frequency, with 3 factory and 3 user programs and 5 Reactivity levels, and XP gives its weight as about 735 g (1.62 lb) with the 11 inch coil. XP's ICON pack holds the remote, the 11 inch FMF coil and the blue S-Telescopic Lite stem.

What is in the box with the XP ICON

XP's standard contents for the ICON with 11 inch FMF coil (XP part ICON-28FMFRC)

• ICON remote control (ICON-RC) with 3 factory programs and 3 user slots
• XP ICON 11 inch (28 cm) FMF coil (D28FMFIC) with coil cover and carbon lower stem
• Blue S-Telescopic Lite stem (D044LITE-B)
• 3-output charging cable
• Rechargeable lithium batteries in the remote and the coil
• Wrist holder for the remote control, worn on the wrist or arm
• Quick start guide

About the XP ICON

What we like about the XP ICON is that it brings XP's FMF simultaneous multi-frequency technology into a simpler detector, while keeping XP's lightweight wireless design and compatibility with much of the DEUS II ecosystem. It suits beginners and intermediate detectorists searching parks, fields, beaches and older properties.

FMF processes several frequencies at the same time. Picture someone buying a first serious detector to search local parks and occasionally visit the ocean: we would start with one of the factory programs and learn the target tones before adjusting Reactivity or discrimination. FMF does not identify every target correctly or guarantee greater depth.

XP ICON programs and key settings

• Programs: 3 factory programs and 3 user programs. Pick a suitable factory program and start detecting, then save preferred settings in the user slots as experience grows; for many locations the factory settings are already a good starting point.
• Single frequencies, 4 and 14 kHz: selectable in addition to FMF.
• Reactivity, 5 levels (1 to 5): XP's term for how quickly the detector responds to nearby targets; we would learn it after Ground Grab and sensitivity.
• Discrimination and iron: a 28-segment multi-notch with audio and visual rejection, 1 point resolution in the ferrous zone, bottle-cap rejection, an automatic silencer, an all-metal mode and 11 iron volume levels.
• Audio: PWM and SQUARE audio with stereo morphing, 3 audio settings with XP's standard audio curve, Pitch, 2, 3 and 5 tones or Full Tones. No audio setting identifies coins or jewelry by itself; we would learn the target tones on a factory program before changing audio settings.
• Ground balance and sensitivity: Grab, Manual or Tracking ground balance and 25 sensitivity levels. After a factory program, Ground Grab and sensitivity are the first settings we would learn.

Where the XP ICON works well, and where it does not

Parks, fields, beaches and older properties all suit the ICON. Target ID is not a guarantee: a gold ring can read like aluminum trash and a deep coin can give an inconsistent reading. Iron masking remains a challenge on old home sites. Wet salt sand is conductive, and the ICON's FMF technology is designed to support detecting there, though saltwater and mineralized black sand can still affect stability. See our beach metal detectors.

Wading and underwater use with the XP ICON

XP rates the ICON remote to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for a maximum of 30 minutes with its original cap. For use deeper than that, XP requires its BH-02 bone conduction headphones with their waterproof connector, and with them XP rates the system IP68 to 5 meters (16 feet). XP's coil page rates the 11 inch FMF coil waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters), and XP's manual recommends avoiding heavy rain and extreme weather. Wireless headphones should never be assumed suitable for underwater use. See our waterproof metal detectors.

XP ICON wireless design, weight and battery

The remote, the coil and XP's wireless headphones talk over XP's own digital protocol in the 2.40 to 2.48 GHz band, with 36 automatic channels and a latency XP gives as about 4 ms, so there is no coil cable on the stem. XP gives the ICON's weight as about 735 g (1.62 lb) with the 11 inch coil, and the S-Telescopic Lite stem folds to 58 cm (22.8 inches) and extends to 130 cm (51.2 inches). Low weight is about comfort over a long day, not detection depth. The remote (365 mAh) and the coil (700 mAh) each carry a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, and XP gives about 11 hours for the remote, the headphones and the coil and about 3 hours to charge, with an operating range of 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F). The sunlight-readable LCD has an adjustable, low-consumption backlight, and XP's Go Terrain app records finds and tracks routes with your phone's GPS. XP makes the ICON in France, and it carries the Longtime label.

One mistake to avoid with the XP ICON

The mistake we warn about is assuming the ICON is simply a single-frequency beginner detector. It uses XP's FMF simultaneous multi-frequency technology, with 4 and 14 kHz single frequencies available in addition to FMF.

Who we would recommend the XP ICON to

We recommend the XP ICON for approachable XP multi-frequency performance without the DEUS II's extensive menus. It suits beginners and intermediate detectorists searching parks, fields, beaches and older properties. If you are just starting out, our getting started with metal detecting guide covers the basics.

XP ICON or XP ICONX

The XP ICONX adds 6 factory programs instead of 3, 7 Reactivity levels instead of 5, a 28 kHz single frequency and finer discrimination steps. If you want more factory programs, additional Reactivity settings and greater frequency flexibility, we would recommend the ICONX. See the XP ICONX collection. For maximum customization, see the XP DEUS II collection and our guide Which XP DEUS II to Buy.

Compatible XP coils, headphones and pinpointer

• Coils: XP lists the DEUS II FMF coils (D22FMF, D28FMF and D3428FMF) and the HF2 coil (DELLFMFHP) as compatible with the ICON. The original XP DEUS and the newer FMF platforms do not use the same coil system, so check compatibility before buying a coil. See our metal detector search coils.
• Headphones: XP's ICON manual describes the WSA ST and WSA-XL ST wireless headphones for the ICON. For underwater use XP specifies its BH-02 bone conduction headphones, which plug into the remote with a waterproof connector, and wired headphones connect through XP's ICON jack adapter. See our metal detector headphones.
• Pinpointer: XP's MI-6 pinpointer links wirelessly with the ICON remote. See our XP pinpointers.
• Go Terrain app: XP's phone app records finds and tracks routes with your phone's GPS.

XP ICON specifications

XP covers the ICON detector for 5 years, parts and labor, once you register it with XP; batteries and accessories carry 2 years. XP also lists an optional 5-year warranty extension for the ICON range.

See all our XP metal detectors.

Every ICON configuration and accessory we carry is in our XP ICON collection.