Quick Answer: The best XP metal detector in 2026 is the Deus II WS6 Master (~$879) — a fully wireless, multi-frequency machine that weighs just 750 grams (1.65 lb) with its 9-inch coil, which XP markets as the lightest detector in the world. Want a lighter budget and don’t need full multi-frequency? The ORX (~$549-599) shares the same wireless architecture and coil ecosystem on a single selectable frequency. For a no-frills wired option, the ADX150 (~$499) skips wireless entirely for two analog knobs and a 4.6 kHz single frequency. XP backs the Deus II and ORX with a 5-year warranty through authorized dealers, matching Fisher and beating Garrett’s and Nokta’s 3-year terms.
First published July 28, 2026.
XP is the brand most US buyers know least about, even though it built something none of Garrett, Minelab, or Nokta had done first: a metal detector with zero cables. The coil, the control unit, and the headphones all talk to each other wirelessly over XP’s own radio protocol — no cord running down the shaft, no wire to the headphones. That’s the whole design philosophy, and it’s why the French manufacturer’s lineup doesn’t split by naming tier (like our Garrett guide covers) or by technology generation (like our Minelab guide) — it splits by how much of that wireless, modular system you’re buying into. Here’s how the current lineup breaks down. (Cross-shopping brands? Our overall rankings put XP head-to-head with the field, and our Nokta and Fisher guides decode those catalogs the same way.)
The XP lineup, decoded
- Deus II — the flagship. Fully wireless, multi-frequency FMF (Full Multi Frequency) engine, available as the compact WS6 Master puck-control version or with a full Remote control unit for on-the-fly menu access.
- ORX — the mid-tier wireless machine. Same coil ecosystem and radio protocol as the Deus II, but a single selectable frequency instead of true multi-frequency scanning.
- ADX150 — the budget outlier. XP’s only current wired, display-free detector, run entirely off two analog knobs.
- MI-6 / MI-4 — XP’s pinpointer line, which also uses the same wireless radio protocol to talk to a Deus II or ORX in the field. See our pinpointer guide for how that stacks up against Garrett’s Pro-Pointer AT.
Where the XP lineup actually splits
| Machine | Price | Frequency | Wireless | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Deus II WS6 Master | ~$879 | Multi-frequency FMF | Yes (coil + WS6 + headphones) | 750 g (1.65 lb) w/ 9” coil | Best overall / lightest |
| XP Deus II Remote | ~$1,299 | Multi-frequency FMF | Yes (adds remote control unit) | Slightly heavier w/ remote | Full menu control in-field |
| XP ORX | ~$549-599 | Single selectable frequency | Yes (shares Deus coil ecosystem) | 1 lb 14 oz | Wireless on a mid-tier budget |
| XP ADX150 | ~$499 | 4.6 kHz single frequency | No (wired) | Lightweight, no display | Simple, beginner-friendly wired |
Prices are current dealer listings verified in July 2026; Deus II and ORX both show wide spreads depending on coil size and headphone bundle, so check the exact configuration before buying.
1. XP Deus II WS6 Master — Best XP Overall
XP Deus II WS6 Master
- Fully wireless multi-frequency FMF engine — coil, WS6 control puck, and headphones communicate over XP's patented radio protocol with no cables anywhere.
- 750 grams (1.65 lb) with the 9-inch coil, which XP markets as the lightest metal detector in the world — over 30% lighter than typical competing machines.
- Also available with 11-inch and 13x11-inch coils for wider ground coverage, and a 5-year manufacturer warranty through authorized dealers.
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The Deus II earns the top spot for the same reason the original Deus reshaped the hobby a decade ago: nothing on your body or your shaft is tethered to anything else. A cabled detector routes a wire from the coil, up the shaft, to the control box, and often another wire out to headphones — three points of friction and wear. The Deus II eliminates all of them, and at 750 grams with the compact WS6 puck, it’s light enough to swing all day without the shoulder fatigue that heavier machines cause on long relic or beach sessions covered in our relic-hunting guide.
2. XP Deus II Remote — Best for Full Menu Control
XP Deus II Remote
- Same wireless FMF engine as the WS6 Master, plus a dedicated remote control unit clipped to the shaft or belt for full on-the-fly menu access.
- Available with WSA II or WSA II-XL wireless headphones bundles for an additional step up in price.
- Shares the exact same coil options (9", 11", 13x11") as the WS6 Master — upgrading later doesn't mean re-buying coils.
The Remote package exists for detectorists who find themselves adjusting settings constantly in the field — sensitivity, discrimination, ground balance — and don’t want to reach for a phone app or a small puck to do it. The dedicated remote unit puts every menu one button-press away, which matters more on varied ground where you’re re-tuning between a park lawn and a mineralized old home site than it does on a single consistent site. It’s the same detecting engine as the WS6 Master underneath; you’re paying for the control interface, not more depth or sensitivity.
3. XP ORX — Best Wireless on a Mid-Tier Budget
XP ORX
- Single selectable frequency tuned for small gold and shallow relics, rather than the Deus II's simultaneous multi-frequency scan.
- 1 lb 14 oz — light enough to reduce fatigue on long prospecting hikes, per XP's published weight.
- Shares the same X35 and HF coil families as the Deus II, so coils bought for one machine work on the other.
The ORX is where most buyers should actually start with XP. It carries over everything that makes the brand distinctive — no cables, hot-swappable coils, the lightweight build — at roughly half the Deus II’s price, and gives up only the simultaneous multi-frequency scan in exchange. A single selectable frequency is a real limitation on genuinely mixed sites, but for the gold-prospecting and shallow-relic use our gold detector guide covers, it’s a deliberate trade rather than a compromise — XP tuned the ORX specifically for that lower-conductivity target range.
4. XP ADX150 — Best Simple, Wired XP
XP ADX150
- 4.6 kHz single-frequency VLF controlled entirely by two analog knobs — sensitivity and discrimination, no menus or display.
- Waterproof double-D coil rated for high-conductivity targets like coins, copper, and silver.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life, which is unusually long for the category.
The ADX150 is the odd one out in XP’s catalog — the only current model that’s wired, display-free, and outside the Deus/ORX coil ecosystem entirely. That’s not a downside so much as a different audience: two knobs and a single frequency mean there’s genuinely nothing to configure wrong, which is exactly the profile our beginners guide recommends for a first season. Buyers drawn to XP specifically for its wireless architecture should skip straight to the ORX instead — the ADX150 doesn’t share that system.
How to choose your XP
- The best XP, money aside? The Deus II WS6 Master — lightest detector in the category, true wireless, multi-frequency FMF engine.
- Want full menu control in the field? Step up to the Deus II Remote package.
- Best value for wireless convenience? The ORX — same coil ecosystem and no-cable design at roughly half the Deus II’s price.
- Want the simplest possible machine? The ADX150’s two knobs and single frequency skip XP’s wireless system entirely, in exchange for genuine simplicity.
- Buying coils separately? Confirm the coil family (X35, HF, FMF) matches your specific machine — most swap between Deus II and ORX, but not onto the ADX150.
- Whatever you pick, verify the seller. XP’s 5-year warranty runs through authorized dealers — check “Sold by” before checkout.
The bottom line
The best XP metal detector of 2026 is the XP Deus II WS6 Master — a fully wireless, multi-frequency machine that weighs just 750 grams and backs it with a 5-year warranty. The Deus II Remote (~$1,299) trades a little simplicity for full in-field menu access, the ORX (~$549-599) carries the same wireless architecture to a mid-tier budget, and the ADX150 (~$499) skips the wireless system for two knobs and total simplicity. Compare XP against the rest of the field in our overall rankings, decode the competing catalogs in our Garrett, Minelab, and Nokta guides, and if gold is the actual target, our gold detector guide goes deeper on frequency selection.
One checkout tip before you buy: every detector on this page clears Amazon’s $35 free-shipping threshold on its own, so a Prime membership isn’t required to get it shipped free. We ran the full math — including the one week a year Prime actually pays off for detectorists — in Is Amazon Prime worth it for metal detecting shoppers?