XP ICON & ICON-X, XP’s Brand New Detectors Could Change The Mid-Range Market

XP have officially unveiled the brand new XP ICON and XP ICON-X, and detectorists across the UK are already talking about what could become one of the biggest detector launches of 2026.

Known for producing high-performance machines like the XP DEUS II, XP have built a huge reputation for lightweight wireless technology, incredible recovery speed and excellent performance on hammered coins and Roman artefacts.

Now they’ve taken a lot of that technology and brought it into a more affordable package.

What Makes The XP ICON Different?

The new ICON range is designed for detectorists who want modern XP performance without jumping straight into flagship prices.

XP have focused on creating a detector that is:

• Lightweight and comfortable

• Fully wireless

• Waterproof

• Easy to learn

• Fast in iron-infested ground

• Packed with FMF multi-frequency technology

This means the ICON range should appeal to both beginners and experienced detectorists looking for a lighter everyday machine.

A Detector Designed For UK Fields

From early information released by XP, the ICON looks perfectly suited to UK detecting conditions.

Fast recovery speeds and multi-frequency technology could make it excellent for:

• Hammered coin hunting

• Roman sites

• Pasture detecting

• Iron contaminated ground

• General relic hunting

XP machines have always been known for separating targets extremely well, especially on busy historic land where good finds are hiding amongst iron.

Could This Be The Best Value XP Detector Yet?

That’s the big question many detectorists are asking.

The Deus II remains one of the top performing detectors available today, but its price puts it into the premium category. The ICON appears to bridge the gap between entry level machines and flagship performance.

If the real world testing lives up to expectations, this could become one of the most popular detectors XP have ever released.

Where To Buy The XP ICON

If you’re thinking about getting the new XP ICON or ICON-X, we recommend buying through LP Metal Detecting

👉 View The New XP ICON Range Here

Final Thoughts

XP have once again shown why they remain one of the biggest names in metal detecting.

The ICON range looks like it could deliver modern XP technology, excellent field performance and lightweight comfort at a price point that opens the door to far more detectorists.

This is definitely one detector launch we’ll be keeping a close eye on throughout 2026.