XP ORX – DEUS – DEUS II: the big metal detector comparison

XP Metal Detectors · model comparison 2026

ORX · DEUS · DEUS II

Three wireless VLF metal detectors from XP compared side by side – from the compact entry-level all-rounder to the professional multi-frequency system. All the differences at a glance.

 

Beginner / all-rounder

XP ORX
X35 22 WSA complete set

649,00 €

The lightest detector in its class (from 770 g). Easy to use, 4 factory programs, wireless radio link – the DEUS's little brother with identical search performance.

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★ Recommended

Advanced / professional

XP DEUS
X35 22 RC WS4 complete set

874,00 €

Proven high-end classic. 35 frequencies, 10 factory programs, full expert settings. The best value for money for experienced detectorists.

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Professional / top model

XP DEUS II
28 FMF RC WS6 ST complete set

1.599,00 €

World first: the first wireless simultaneous multi-frequency detector. FMF® technology (4–45 kHz), coil and remote waterproof to 20 m, 12 factory programs + 12 user programs.

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Feature	XP ORX X35 22 WSA	XP DEUS X35 22 RC WS4	XP DEUS II 28 FMF RC WS6 ST
Technology & basic equipment
Frequency technology	VLF, individually selectable	VLF, individually selectable	FMF® – simultaneous
Frequency range	3.7 – 27.7 kHz	3.7 – 27.7 kHz	4 – 45 kHz
Number of frequencies	35 single frequencies	35 single frequencies	FMF + 49 single freq.
Multi-frequency (simultaneous)	✘	✘	✔ FMF®
Wireless	✔	✔	✔
Patented radio protocol	✔	✔	✔ (10× faster than BT)
Waterproofing (coil)	Coil waterproof	Coil waterproof	Coil & remote to 20 m (IP68)
Underwater use (complete)	✘ (coil OK, RC not)	✘ (coil OK, RC not)	✔ to 20 m
Warranty	5 years (battery 2 yrs)	5 years (battery 2 yrs)	5 years (battery 2 yrs)
Software updates	✔ (USB)	✔ (USB)	✔ (USB)
Compatible with MI-6 pinpointer	✔	✔	✔
Search modes & settings
Factory programs	4 programs	10 programs	12 programs + 12 user
Storable user programs	2	Yes (several)	12
Available modes	Gold ×2, coins/relics ×2	Deus Basic, Fast, Relic, Beach, Gold, Beginner and many more	General, Sensitive, Park, Deep, Gold Field, Relic, Diving, Beach and many more
Discrimination levels	99 levels	Expert menu	99 levels
Sensitivity	99 levels	Expert menu	99 levels
Adjustable reactivity	4 levels	6 levels	9 levels (0–5)
Adjustable iron volume	Yes (on/off)	Adjustable 0–6	6 levels
Ground balance	Manual + automatic	Manual + automatic	Ground tracking + grabbing
Adjustable transmit power	–	3 levels + BOOST	8 levels (signal amplification)
Beach mode / salt water	✔ (salt mode)	✔	✔ Beach + Beach Sens + Diving
Gold hunting mode	✔ ✔ (2 modes)	✔	✔ (Gold Field)
Notch filter	✘	✔	✔
Threshold (background tone)	20 levels	✔	✔
Audio
Tone options	3 tones	1/2/3/4/5 tones, multi-tone, pitch	PWM, Square, multi-tone + equaliser
Audio equaliser	✘	✘	✔ 4-band equaliser
Headphones supplied	WSA wireless headphones	WS4 wireless headphones	WS6 ST wireless headphones (with display)
Headphones as separate control unit	✔	✔	✔
Wired headphones possible	6.3 mm socket	3.5 mm socket	BH-01, FX03 possible
Bone conduction headphones (BH-01)	✘	✘	✔ Optional (to 20 m)
Search coil & hardware
Supplied search coil	X35 DD 22.5 cm	X35 DD 22 cm	FMF DD 28 cm
Coil type	Double-D (DD)	Double-D (DD)	Double-D (DD) FMF
Coil compatibility	X35 + HF coils	X35 + HF coils	FMF coils only (own system)
Total weight (on the shaft)	from 770 g	from 900 g	from 750 g (22 cm) / ~800 g (28 cm)
Shaft (collapsed/extended)	S-Telescopic LITE · 58/130 cm	S-Telescopic · 58/130 cm	S-Telescopic · 58/130 cm
Remote (RC) IP68	✘	✘	✔ to 20 m
Display (RC)	Graphic display, backlight	Graphic display, backlight	8192-pixel XY display, 20 brightness levels
Target ID display	0–99	Yes (graphic)	Yes, precise graphic
Battery & run times
Coil (battery life)	approx. 20–28 hrs	approx. 12–25 hrs (freq.-dependent)	approx. 10–20 hrs (freq.-dependent)
Remote (RC)	approx. 19 hrs	approx. 18–22 hrs	approx. 25 hrs
Headphones (battery life)	WSA: approx. 15 hrs	WS4: approx. 22 hrs	WS6 ST: approx. 15 hrs
Charging time	Coil 150 min, headphones 180 min	Coil 150 min, headphones 180 min	all parts simultaneously ~3 hrs
Simultaneous charging	✔	✔	✔
Areas of use & target group
Recommended target group	Beginner – advanced	Advanced – professional	Professional / all-round high-end
Coin hunting / jewellery / relics	✔	✔	✔
Gold prospecting (nuggets)	✔ ✔ (optimised)	✔	✔ (up to 45 kHz)
Beach hunting / salt water	✔	✔	✔ ✔
Underwater use (complete)	To ~5 m (with underwater kit)	To ~5 m (with underwater kit)	To 20 m – with optional bone conduction headphones
Iron-rich ground	Good	Very good	Excellent (Silencer function)
Easy to use	✔ ✔	✔	✔ (also for beginners)
App-compatible (Go Terrain)	✔	✔	✔
Price
Price (complete set)	649,00 €	874,00 €	1.599,00 €
Value for money	Very good	★ Excellent	Professional segment

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As of: March 2026

Beginner / all-rounder · €649.00XP ORX X35 22 WSA →

Advanced / professional · €874.00XP DEUS X35 22 RC WS4 →

Professional / top model · €1,599.00XP DEUS II 28 FMF RC WS6 ST →

Note: The technical data listed are based on publicly available information from manufacturer specifications, specialist articles and user contributions on the internet. They make no claim to completeness or absolute accuracy. The current information from the respective manufacturer is always authoritative. Prices may vary.