Size, Shape, and Technology
XP DEUS II Coil Comparison
| Feature | XP DEUS II with 9" Round FMF Coil | XP DEUS II with 11" Round FMF Coil | XP DEUS II with 13" x 11" Elliptical FMF Coil | XP DEUS II with 9.5" x 5" Elliptical HF2 Coil |
| Best For | High-trash, iron-infested sites like old homesteads, parks, and wooded areas. Excellent for tight spaces. | General-purpose, all-around detecting. The most common and versatile coil for a wide range of conditions. | Large, clean fields, beaches (wet and dry sand), and deep-target hunting in low-trash areas. | Extremely small targets, high-mineralized soil, and gold prospecting. Great for iron-contaminated areas. |
| Depth | Excellent for its size. Offers slightly less depth than the 11" and 13" coils on most targets, but can be run with higher sensitivity. | Excellent, balanced depth. Considered the best overall balance of depth and performance for most conditions. | Deepest of the four on large, deep targets in relatively clean ground. | Excellent on small targets, but may not be as deep as the larger coils on large targets. Excels at finding tiny, low-conductive items. |
| Target Separation | Exceptional. The small, round shape and fast FMF processing provide superior separation, allowing it to "see" good targets nestled among iron. | Very good. Handles moderate to high trash well, though not with the same precision as the 9" or HF2 coils. | Good. The large size can struggle in very high-trash areas as it is more likely to pick up multiple targets at once. | Unmatched. The narrow, elliptical shape and high-frequency capabilities are specifically designed for surgically picking out small targets in trash. |
| Ground Coverage | Smallest, so it covers the least ground per sweep. Best for gridding an area slowly and thoroughly. | Good ground coverage. A great balance between coverage and precision. | Best ground coverage. Ideal for quickly searching large, open areas like beaches or farm fields. | Limited ground coverage due to its small, narrow design. Requires a methodical, slower sweep. |
| Weight | Lightest (approx. 345 g). Provides excellent balance and allows for long detecting sessions with minimal arm fatigue. | Heavier than the 9" (approx. 470 g). A good balance between weight and performance for most users. | Heaviest (approx. 590 g). The added weight can lead to more arm fatigue during long relic hunts. | Very lightweight (approx. 350 g). The light weight and slim profile make it excellent for long, precise hunts. |
| Frequencies | FMF (4 to 45 kHz) | FMF (4 to 45 kHz) | FMF (4 to 45 kHz) | FMF (9 to 90 kHz) and Mono (9 to 120 kHz). |
| Advantages | Unmatched target separation in high-trash areas, highly maneuverable, and the lightest option. | The most versatile, "do-it-all" coil that performs well in almost any scenario. | Maximum depth and ground coverage, excellent for relic hunting and beach detecting. | Extreme sensitivity to tiny targets, superior unmasking in iron, and high-frequency performance for gold. |
| Disadvantages | Less ground coverage and not the ideal choice for searching large, clean fields. | Can be less effective than the 9" or HF2 in extremely trashy or specific gold-bearing sites. | Struggles with target separation in high-iron trash, and the weight can be fatiguing. | Limited ground coverage and may not provide the same depth on large targets as the other FMF coils. |