Love My Equinox 800 So Why Did I Buy An XP ORX?

Metal Detecting: I Love My Minelab Equinox 800 So Why Did I Buy An XP ORX? In this video Rob provides 10 points that detail why he purchased the XP ORX Metal Detector. In this review of the XP ORX Rob talks about his experience with the Nokta Makro Simplex, Minelab Equinox 800 and the XP ORX Metal Detectors. He talks about some of the pros and cons and highlights a few clips of the XP ORX detecting a local park. Curious? If so, give it a watch and be sure to subscribe to The History Digger channel for more metal detecting tips and videos.

[@marklightfoot9113]

I've purchased the orx, and I can say with out any doubt my equinox 800 will now be my back up machine. The orx is so sharp and fast. The x35 coil is really good.For me the screen is nice and clear to see with my bifocals, you can backlight the screen if you want to that makes it a little brighter.

[@jasondunn6223]

Agreed i bought the orx as a second machine to my equinox..that changed pretty quick after a few times out with the orx..both are great but the orx just keot finding more when i put them head to head on every hunt.

[@DIGGINGRICHMOND]

Love the review Rob well presented and now your making think of another machine. Cheers Frank

[@kevincrock1202]

Great video !! The ORX is lite and tight, for me I have strong arms and I swing all day long and my other detectors as the day wears on I have to switch arms so I was very pleased to get a machine like this !! Thanks again for your thoughts very helpful ! lets finish this year off bang !!!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks Kevin! - Love the ORX-my only regret is that maybe I should have bought the Deus? (Sure hope my wife is reading this thread! ) ;)

[@petersonppmetaldetecting]

Hi History Digger, thank you so much... I have Racer 2 and I will buy ORX... super video👍

[@Mr_Glenn]

I literally have no negatives for the ORX. I love it. It's my first detector, and likely stays the only detector I own. The price is not even a negative for what you get.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I agree. Only knock is that it’s not waterproof.

[@Mndza1]

Exactly thats the only reason why I'm not getting an ORX 😔

[@abigailbersch9096]

Great video, what a fun special guest!! :)

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

The best!

[@clemarr]

Another awesome video. Thanks for doing these. Metal detecting with you daughter is priceless. Now that i have 2 detectors (Simplex & Nox 800) I am trying to get any one of my 2 sons to go with me but so far no luck. Now I am working on my granddaughter :)

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Totally agree Clyde...always best when one can enjoy a passion or hobby with their family!!

[@TheBeeman410]

I’ve been using a Nox for years. She speaks to me.. But I have been looking at picking up the ORX for the exact reasons you pointed out.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

It’s a nice compliment to a Nox!

[@DiggingIowawithCoinboy]

Thanks Rob! I’m thinking of getting an ORX and this helped out. I use a simplex right now.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Ah...Simplex is great. I have one - still use it. Email me if you want my VDI cheat sheet. [e-mail]

[@DiggingIowawithCoinboy]

Thank you! I’ll email soon

[@jorgmichaelpalm40]

We were out one track me with ORX and HF9 and my girlfriend with my old Simplex... later we switched detectors and on the way back same track I found with simplex just easy two amazing coins in 15min... if I would have known that i would have just kept the simplex. Unbeatable for the money, has more than enough features and perfect programs.

[@BC5391]

I have both the ORX and equinox 800. the equinox has been used for gold prospecting, but I prefer the ORX it is better in mineralized soil. I prefer the ORX for water hunting, found 8 rings last week. But for parks the nox wins with me, the ORX cannot separate the trash as well unless I move real slow, and yes I hate the volume on the ORX as well. I also have bifocals, but have no problems with the ORX screen. I also hate only 3 tones on the ORX. You will find that plug you bought will fall out, (I was selling them on Ebay) i've now made a stand that fits where you put the plug, when you are prospecting the ORX tends to fall over, I have already scratched the screen 1.5 years old, not is now 3, would buy them both over, good luck and happy hunting.

[@masitaatisam3679]

The deus , but the orx too , are brilliant . Settings wise they are both fun too use but what impressed me the most was hoe fast they are.. And the way you can swing it . Just like you said in your video.. It is a sniper and i know for sure that once made some hours on it , you will nit go back to any other brand . Brilliant sticks , really.

[@5against4]

Great vid my friend! I've been debating this machine, and you pointed out some good issues and bonuses. I guess how it does in thick colonial iron would be the real test for me. Can you run programs on it, say the hot program etc. Tc and happy hunting my friend

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

New sub brother! I'm about to switch over from a Minelab Vanquish 540 to the XP ORX. I've been really impressed with the ORX especially with the HF coil! I hunt old coal company towns and woods which I believe will be perfect hunting grounds for the ORX & HF coil! Great video brother and thanks for helping reinforce what I already thought! The ORX is a beastie little detector and will be perfect for my needs!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

You will absolutely love it. I have an air test video too if the ORX. Also consider the integrated MI-6 pinpointer and Quest headphones.

[@uk-en6rm]

​@@TheHistoryDigger1,air test video send in you tube❤❤❤

[@MadisonMainedetecting]

Great review of the ORX, I tease, Liz by calling it the OMG!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Too funny MM. OMG!!

[@MrGronito]

Hi excellent detection and excellent company, congratulations greetings from Chile

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks for watching MRGronito!

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

good info to know thanks for sharing

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks Dan - hope all is well.

[@michaeldavis2818]

Another great video Rob! Can I use your rationale for buying more equipment to justify my astro equipment purchases? ;) Neat to see the family with you! And Dexter!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

The key is how you approach the family Mike. It's all about sincerity...once you learn how to fake that...the rest is easy! ;)

[@louisburlingham6249]

Hi sir from England its good to see your daughter interested there . I would like to tell you that one cannot detect in parks in England the local councils will not allow it they see it as vandalism to the green even if you replace the plugs and leave no trace . So i tend to go to farm land and have found some great roman coins and artifacts ie broaches . Regards

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Louis - that would be a dream to find a roman coin or broach but I agree...best treasure so far has been detecting with my daughter!! Thx for watching and commenting!

[@FindingAlabama]

New sub love the ORX .. Great relic machine. Also have Nox. Find i use my ORX more often. The weight is fantastic...hh..RD

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

I'm purchasing one for hunting cellar holes and old coal company towns! Hopefully it is a great relic hunting machine in old coal mining land! 8 truly believe it will do amazing especially with the HF elliptical coil!

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

Cool channel! I'm your 3k sub. Congrats.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Mega thanks Ben!!!!

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 yessir!

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Very good review brother

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks DT!

[@smkunder1]

I swing both the Nox 800 and the Deus. I sold my CTX 3030. I am very happy with this combination

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks for watching Steve - would have liked the DEUS for sure...who knows...may need to swap out the ORX at some point.

[@ezequielcincoreis6751]

The next please compare it with Makro Gold Kruzer...

[@daverasmussen9195]

Mine lab just did update three for the equinox and they added 4 kHz which is great now I’d like to see them go to the other end of the spectrum and give us a 50 kHz for gold prospecting, unless circuitry cannot handle it.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Agree. That would be great Dave. I do like and use the 4khz. I’ll jump from multi to 4khz to check/confirm if it’s silver.

[@scottt2325]

nice video...I thought about the ORX....and if it was water proof I would have bought one...I bought the simplex for the work in the water...I have two parks, both very small, here in town where I've cleaned out the surface to 8 inch layer and am presently working the 8 inch to15 inch layer...this has opened up the 1850s in a village whos history started in 1798...the finds were not possible with all the targets, including junk, masking the deep signals....this has been a eye-opening experiment....one thing I noticed that you touched upon is that the VIDs aren't the same when the target gets deep....and square nails ring up real nicely....I rely almost totally on sound.

[@michaelklinge1857]

I have the xp deus hf and the nox 800 there both great the deus is well made and fits in a back pack the nox is awkward the shaft is lousy but the thing is great once you get used to it and buy a decent shaft and coil ear stiffener

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Agree with your comments re the Nox build quality. Great performance but the other items disappointing to me. Ended up buying a tele-knox shaft and am happy with that. Thx for the watch and comments!

[@DiggingRob]

Love the ORX ....... it’s a special type detector ......Rely on sound is best ......doing so will clean out a site real fast......It’s really not a VDI cherry picker type detector.......thanks for sharing

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I agree Rob - am having to listen a lot more vs rely of VDI...good to grow some new skills. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@KernowekTim]

I subbed you some time ago, I am still glad that I did. Your videos are, in my opinion, really very good indeed. I enjoy your non-bias outlook. For me, a 'brand bigot' bores me shitless. I totally see your points of view regarding up-grading from Simplex to 800 and ORX. I'd love NM to release a continuous multi-frequency MD. Why? Because I seriously value a rugged MD, and as you so rightly say, NM is up there with the 'Big Boys and Girls'... ps, I'd also love it if FTP went C M F, again. FTP have the engineering brilliance in depth, a great pedigree, and the facilities: after all, the F75 set the bench mark for all single frequency 'High End' MDs to aspire to, many long moons ago. FTP seem more interested in following the super multi million dollar US military contract road, with their highly advanced night vision production ...I hope that they 'make me eat crow'!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Much appreciated Tim. Thanks for the sub, watch and comments. Am also eager to see what Nokat comes out with next. (Bought my grandson and granddaughter a Nokta-mini hoard for Christmas!)

[@KernowekTim]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 Yep I hope it's two new 'All singing........'MDs.... Ha! Great minds...my grand-daughter will be a Midi swinger ay Christmas also, thanks to NM, Unearthed.uk and Graeme Rushton!

[@KernowekTim]

@@Quinnofengland Not face to, but spent many good times having some in-depth conversations over the blower. Graeme is 'a man's man', a level-headed, non bigoted man, that listens to others, without once brandishing the "I've been, done, know, BS 'stick'. He runs a good business, based on honesty, great customer care and good helpful advice. He lives away from me, and although I'm sure he would welcome me on his 'Unearthed select company only digs', I'm not a 'group, gathering man'. I prefer my own space, except for an extremely limited few, close, trusted individuals ( three to be exact),. My permissions are excellent, and my rapport with the landowners too good.........yada yada.. Have you me Graeme and Mel?

[@kenvansanford6323]

A year later. How do feel about the orx with the daus 2 coming out? Do you think the orx will still keep up with the new Detectors on the market?

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

So get this. I won a Deus so I upgraded to that in the summer. I liked the fact that it offered more flexibility, features and tones vs the ORX. I’ve already ordered the Deusll mainly due to its waterproof capabilities but also give the SMF. We’ll see if it was worth it. Expecting delivery soon.

[@rairaibvlog]

this pretty cool

[@giannispap16]

what about the battery life of the round white coil? how long it last before needs charging??

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I easily get a day’s detecting from a single charge.

[@bavariancoinhunter]

Thanx for your great video! I use the Equinox 800 and am very happy with it, but I always wonder, if it may miss something here and there. So, I am acutally also interested in getting another detector. You mentioned that you sometimes use the ORX as a follow up to the nox, to see if you might have missed a dig. Could you elaborate on that? Have you found anything with the ORX that the nox missed?

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I often use the 6" coil for my Nox. Depending on the settings of sensitivity, iron bias and recovery speed sometimes we can overtune the Nox to reject certain items....not even referring to accept/reject. The higher frequencies of the ORX, perhaps the larger coil combined with a generally faster recovery speed (w/o loss of depth) I think....has caused me to find some things that the Nox missed. Same hunt, same day, etc. Not to mention they are different technologies, processors, algorithms, etc. I haven't used the ORX enough to definitively prove the above but that is what I meant. Make sense?

[@bavariancoinhunter]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to more videos with more comparisons. Greetings from Germany.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@bavariancoinhunter You bet - I have some VDI air test videos coming soon for the Nox, Ork and Simplex. Btw - love Germany! We lived in Heidelberg for four years...beautiful area!

[@depthspader8820]

@@TheHistoryDigger1, curious, did you rescan the so called nox missed, orx found finds before digging with the nox, to confirm that the nox actually missed them and that you didn't miss them? I see a lot of channels making these missed claims, have yet to see one back it up by testing the target with the nox before digging. There are targets you can scan over a hundred times, until you hit them perfectly , no matter what detector you are using, they won't ring up good. On another note , you are doing a great job with your channel, very well done. 👍👍 ATB & HH

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@depthspader8820 I understand your points. No, not implying that this machine is better than that machine rather that having two different technologies can be complimentary. I am not the type that grids off the land and meticulously covers every square inch so I absolutely could miss something on a first hunt or may have not had that particular machine set to the optimal setting for that location, that day. I may try to do something in the spring similar to what you suggest....test something with machine A and follow-up with machine B and vice versa. Now...all of that said...have to share that I went back this past weekend to two previous permission dig sites that I had hunted earlier, on multiple occasions and sure enough, found some additional items with the ORX. Might have been the same if I'd originally hunted with the ORX and followed up with the Nox. Too many variables to claim a superior detector, etc. Who knows. Mega thanks for your comments and input....maybe we can put more data around all of the above in the spring. Until then, stay safe...happy holidays!

[@uk-en6rm]

Nice detector simplex

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Indeed! Thx for watching and commenting!

[@markkus1134]

I had a XP Deus and my equinox to me the equinox just has way better tones which helps to identify signals better especially very deep targets...

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Hi Mark. I also like the sound of the Nox tones. Not sure yet though but to me the Deus seems to provide a bit more accuracy. Too bad it’s not waterproof though w/out use of a kit.

[@robertwolfe2971]

On rainy day that would be a problem in the first 3 troughs in the ocean and on a drizzly day.how does it stack up against the c.f. 3030.

[@hubsi5263]

for me it is exactly the opposit. I much mor like the hit on the target the Deus does.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks for watching. Please say hi below and let us know where you’re from. Also if you’re fortunate enough to secure a permission, please invite a fellow detectorist to join in the fun. Thanks and Happy digging!

[@clemarr]

I am from Southern Indiana. I love meeting people and hope one day some of us can get together for a hunt. I would love to able to do that. Just listing to what others have found and how they found them and like your videos the history about the finds.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@clemarr that would be great. Am in WI. Stay in touch and let’s see if we can make it happen in the spring. My email is [e-mail].

[@DiggingIowawithCoinboy]

I’m from Iowa if you are ever down here I’d be happy to share some of my permissions with you!

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@DiggingIowawithCoinboy Sounds great! My daughter btw went to Iowa State! Be happy to drive down in the spring and join you in a hunt. Appreciate the offer - stay safe and happy holidays!

[@DiggingCanuck]

I love my ORX :)

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks for turning me on to the ORX Liz!

[@uk-en6rm]

Nice detector xp orx

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I agree!

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

The ORX looks like a fantastic detector, but it would be no good for me as I believe it’s not very good on the beach. Great video 👍

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thanks Aaron. Yes, I think you are correct. From what I gathered, while the waterproof kit is available, and the ORX has a salt mode, it is a bit of a hassle and the Nox still rocks on the saltwater beaches. Stay safe...btw love everyone of those new sticker designs!

[@adey1771]

I have the nox and the orx mate and have no problem using the orx on the beach as soon as it starts to get a bit arratic put into salt mode and off I go , fantastic machine

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@adey1771 Glad to hear. I've used the ORX only on freshwater beaches so far and am only relying on what I've heard others say about its performance on saltwater. Glad it's working for you...so far am very pleased with its performance.

[@brocwavra8813]

So you expert opinion. Would you recommend the Minelab Equinox 800 or the XP ORX if all you are doing is prospecting for gold in a desert type terrain ? Thank you for any recommendation.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I’d give the edge in that scenario to the multi- frequency machine, the Minelab Equinox 800. However also look at the New Nokta Makro Score that was just announced. There are of course also more expensive, gold specific detectors but at much higher price points.

[@brocwavra8813]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 I ended up getting the gold monster. Not sure if I bought the right one but followed some miners suggestions.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Awesome! Happy hunting!!

[@goiasaventuras4573]

Tamos juntos👍👍👍👍👍

[@DirtFishingJoe]

What is the name of the plug for the handle bottom and where did you get it. ?

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

I bought a while back on eBay from a gentleman in the Ukraine. I looked but do not see any currently listed.

[@MrLerosh]

Illinois,,way to go bro,,

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Thank you!

[@supianbeness35]

very good when i have this metal detector tool😔👍

[@Mndza1]

Which metal detector will detect deeper the XP orx, equinox 800

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Hi Dimas - great question. Give the greater ability to customize the Equinox settings I’d say the Nox. If you were comparing a Deus vs Equinox that would probably be a different answer. Most of my good finds are only 4-8” so don’t be too overly concerned about depth.

[@DiggingRob]

No volume control on the remote only on the wireless headphones

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Just bought a pair of Quest headphones. Hoping they are a bit more comfortable. ;)

[@Ronaldoaugusto236]

Tamos juntos irmão

[@jasondunn6223]

Where did you buy the plug for the hole in the shaft on yer orx?

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Found it on eBay. Think it shipped from the Ukraine. Works/fits perfectly.

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 what do you call that plug? I’ve tried wording it a hundred different ways and still unable to find. Love the channel btw!👍🏽

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

@@wildnorthadventures bought it on eBay. Called XP ORX Plug for handle

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@TheHistoryDigger1 awesome thanks for the reply. I found it🤜🏽

[@patricetereek3353]

ORX lightest...

[@hubsi5263]

there is one thing i dont understand. The hunters in the USA spend 1000 Bucks or more for a metal detector to dig after Pennies, Dimes, Quarters etc. Wouldnt it be better and easier to ccarry the Dollars into the bank and change it for Dimes, Quarters and Pennies? Greetings from Germany where we dig after thausands years of history...

[@MrJason7680h]

But does Germany have more gold than America? Nope

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Easier? Perhaps but those old coins are largely out of circulation. More fun? Not at all. Enjoy your old history. I lived in Heidelberg for several years. Beautiful.

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

which detector will not recognise a bottle cap as a good target?

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Both have the ability to filter out bottle caps but neither are 100% foolproof. Plus not all bottle caps are made from the same material.

[@Sleepypiez35]

None!

[@hotdawgdigs]

New subscriber here! I sold my Nox two months ago and just use the Deus. The Deus or ORX will hit harder on Canadian clad vs the Nox. I also use the large 13"x11" X35 coil for the Deus and goes deep. Please check out my video's.