Quick Answer: The XP ORX ($599-799, Kellyco) is XP’s mid-tier wireless detector — same hot-swappable coil ecosystem as the flagship Deus II, but a single selectable frequency instead of simultaneous multi-frequency. Current pricing runs from $599 (11” X35 coil + FX02 headphones) to $799 (elliptical HF coil + MI-6 pinpointer bundle). The catch most buyers miss: only the coil is rated waterproof (6 m/19.7 ft). The remote itself carries no official waterproof or rain rating — XP sells a separate Waterproof Kit armband specifically to cover that gap.
Verified October 26, 2026: Pricing confirmed against Kellyco’s current live listings — $599 for the 11” X35 coil + FX02 headphones configuration, $699 for the 9” HF coil + FX02 bundle, and $799 for the 9.5x5” elliptical HF coil + MI-6 pinpointer package. Coil waterproofing (6 m/19.7 ft) and the remote’s lack of a published waterproof rating confirmed via XP’s own X35 coil spec sheet and the ORX owner’s manual.
This site has referenced the XP ORX across 7 other articles — the best XP metal detector guide, the best lightweight metal detector guide, the XP Deus II review, the metal detector shaft guide, the metal detector bags and cases guide, and the metal detector brands guide — but it never had its own dedicated review. This one covers real current pricing, the single-frequency-vs-FMF tradeoff against the Deus II, and the remote’s actual waterproofing limitation.
XP ORX at a glance
| Spec | XP ORX |
|---|---|
| Price | $599 (11" X35 coil) to $799 (elliptical HF + pinpointer bundle) |
| Detection technology | VLF, single selectable frequency (not FMF multi-frequency) |
| Frequency range | Coil-dependent: 9" HF coil offers 15/30/50 kHz; X35 coils offer 4-25 kHz presets |
| Wireless | Yes — coil, remote, and FX02 headphones, same radio protocol as the Deus II |
| Coil options | 9" and 9.5x5" HF, compatible with X35 coils (same ecosystem as Deus/Deus II) |
| Coil waterproofing | 6 m (19.7 ft), per XP's X35 coil spec |
| Remote waterproofing | No published rating — optional Waterproof Kit armband sold separately for 5 m protection |
| Weight | 1 lb 14 oz (0.85 kg) |
| Battery | Internal lithium-ion, ~20 hours |
| First released | 2018, still in production |
| Warranty | 5 years through authorized dealers |
XP ORX
- Single selectable frequency per coil, wireless coil-remote-headphone architecture shared with the Deus II.
- Coil waterproof to 6 m (19.7 ft); the remote itself has no published waterproof rating.
- 1 lb 14 oz (0.85 kg), ~20-hour battery, 5-year authorized-dealer warranty.
The remote’s real waterproofing gap
XP’s coil engineering is genuinely strong across the whole lineup: the ORX’s X35 coil carries a published 6 m (19.7 ft) waterproof rating, enough for wading or a shallow dunk without a second thought. The remote control unit is the weak link, and it’s a step down from even the Deus II’s modest protection. The XP Deus II’s WS6 headphone module is at least rated rainproof, even though it’s not submersible. The ORX’s remote carries no published waterproof or rain rating at all in XP’s own owner’s manual — which is almost certainly why XP sells a dedicated Waterproof Kit as a separate accessory: an armband that protects the remote down to 5 m, plus a 2.5 m aerial antenna so the wireless link still works while the unit is submerged. Needing a standalone accessory just to keep the remote dry in rain, not just underwater, is a real practical gap for anyone detecting a beach or riverbank in anything but dry weather.
XP ORX vs XP Deus II: the single-frequency tradeoff
| XP ORX | XP Deus II (WS6 Master) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599-799 | ~$799-1,299 |
| Detection engine | Single selectable frequency | FMF — multiple frequencies simultaneously |
| Weight | 1 lb 14 oz (0.85 kg) | 750 g (1.65 lb) with 9" coil |
| Coil ecosystem | Same X35/HF coils as Deus II | Same X35/HF/FMF coils as ORX |
| Coil waterproofing | 6 m (19.7 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Remote/control waterproofing | None published; optional 5 m armband kit | Rainproof only, not submersible |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
The shared coil ecosystem means upgrading from the ORX to the Deus II later doesn’t mean starting over on coils — a genuine advantage of XP’s platform strategy. What the extra $200-500 actually buys is FMF’s simultaneous multi-frequency scanning (useful across more ground types in one pass) and a notably better-rated coil waterproofing figure, even though neither machine’s remote is built for full submersion. If simultaneous multi-frequency isn’t a priority, the ORX delivers the same wireless convenience and coil compatibility for meaningfully less.
Who should buy the XP ORX
- Buyers who want wireless convenience without flagship pricing. The ORX shares the Deus II’s no-cable architecture and coil ecosystem at $200-500 less.
- Detectorists planning to grow into the Deus II later. Coils bought for the ORX carry over directly — see the best XP metal detector guide for the full lineup comparison.
- Not buyers who need a submersible remote out of the box. Budget for XP’s Waterproof Kit armband if you’ll be detecting in rain or wading regularly, or see our best waterproof metal detector guide for machines that seal the whole unit from the factory.
- Not buyers who want simultaneous multi-frequency. That’s the Deus II’s job; the ORX runs one frequency at a time.
The bottom line
The XP ORX earns its mid-tier spot in XP’s lineup: real wireless convenience, a coil ecosystem shared with the pricier Deus II, and current Kellyco pricing from $599 to $799 depending on configuration. The genuine catch is the remote — XP never published a waterproof or rain rating for it, and the existence of a separate Waterproof Kit accessory all but confirms it needs the help. Budget for that kit if wet-weather hunting is part of the plan; otherwise this is XP’s best value entry into wireless detecting.