Key differentiators at a glance
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XP ICON Entry |
XP ICON-X Mid-range |
XP DEUS II Flagship |
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| AVAILABILITY & PRICE | |||
| Status | Jul 2026 for US. May 2026 for Europe | Jul 2026 for US. May 2026 for Europe | Available |
| TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Frequency tech | FMF® simultaneous multi-frequency | FMF® simultaneous multi-frequency | FMF® simultaneous multi-frequency |
| Mono frequencies | 2 mono options | 3 mono options (incl. 28 kHz) | 49 single frequencies (4–45 kHz) |
| Factory programs | 3 factory + 3 user | 6 factory + 6 user | 12 factory + 12 user |
| Reactivity levels | 5 levels (1–5) | 7 levels (0–6) | Continuous (adjustable) |
| Discrimination steps | 1 pt steps (–6 to 10) | 0.5 pt steps (–6 to 10) | Fine, continuous (notch + range) |
| PHYSICAL SPECS | |||
| Weight (fully equipped) | ~843 g (1.86 lb) | ~830 g (1.83 lb) | From ~750 g (1.65 lb) |
| Stem | S-Telescopic Lite | S-Telescopic Lite Carbon | S-Telescopic (full or lite) |
| Wireless | ✓ XP digital protocol | ✓ XP digital protocol | ✓ XP patented (10× faster than BT) |
| WATERPROOFING | |||
| Waterproof rating | IP68 – 5 m / 16 ft | IP68 – 5 m / 16 ft | IP68 – 20 m / 66 ft |
| Full diving | Optional BH bone conduction headset | Optional BH bone conduction headset | ✓ Coil + RC fully submersible |
| AUDIO & DISPLAY | |||
| Audio modes | PWM, Square; 2/3/5 tones, Full Tones; stereo morphing | PWM, Square; 2/3/5 tones, Full Tones; stereo morphing + more settings | PWM, Square, Pitch; full tones; audio frequency adjustable |
| ECOSYSTEM & EXTRAS | |||
| DEUS II coil compat. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (native) |
| Go Terrain app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firmware updates | ✓ USB | ✓ USB | ✓ USB |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Made in | France | France | France |
| Best for | Beginners / casual hunters wanting FMF simplicity | Intermediate hunters wanting more control | Serious / advanced hunters, beach diving, iron-heavy sites |
The ICON boosts 3 factory + 3 user programs and 5 reactivity levels, while the ICON-X ups to 6 factory + 6 user programs and 7 reactivity levels, and a finer 0.5-point discrimination step and carbon stem.
XP DEUS II is the flagship, offering 12 factory programs, 49 single frequencies from 4–45 kHz, and full waterproofing to 20 m / 66 ft. Gold prospectors, note that the 45 kHz capability of the DEUS II is the "sweet spot" for finding tiny flakes and nuggets that other machines might miss.
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