New Machines From Quest - X5 IDmaxX and X10 IDmaxX

Quest Metal Detectors has released two new entry-level machines in the form of the X5 IDMaxX and the X10 IDmaxX. Our understanding is that these will replace the current X5 and X10 Pro models.

The X5 and X10 have always represented value for money, with a good feature set, ease of use and low price there wasn’t anything on the market to compete until recently. However, with budget-priced machines now available from Minelab and Nokta, it was clear that things had moved on and Quest would need to come up with something that would put them back at the top of the leaderboard for performance and price at the entry-level.

X5 IDmaxX Specifications:

Detection Platform: CVX Compact VLF
Display: 3” LCD 60x45mm
Coil: Waterproof TurboD 9×5” Blad9 Coil
Battery: 1000mAh Li-Po battery for 8~12Hrs
Recharge method: USB-C port
Audio output: Speaker or USB-C wired headphone
Protection: Weatherproof and submersible to 3 meters
Gauge: Battery level, Audio level, Target ID, TID bars(5 segments), Depth, Sensitivity level. Detection modes
Search modes: Field, Gold, Park
Shaft design: 4 Sections Aluminum Round Non-rotational Telescopic Rod from 46cm to 130cm(18″-51″
Frequency: single 12kHz
Target ID range: 1~99
Armrest: U shape with kickstand
Unit Weight: 1.1kg
Pinpoint function: Yes
Ground balance: Yes
Flashlight: Yes
Backlight: Orange

X10 IDmaxX Specifications:

Detection Platform: CVX Compact VLF
Display: 3” LCD 60x45mm
Coil: Waterproof 11×10” Blade11
Battery: 1000mAh Li-Po battery for 8~12Hrs
Recharge method: USB-C port
Audio output: Built-in buzzer or USB-C wire earphone jack
Protection: Waterproof and submersible to 3 meters
Gauge: Battery level, Audio level, Target ID, TID bars(10 segments), Depth, Sensitivity level. Detection modes Threshold, Tones, Customizable Target ID range
Search modes: Field, Gold, Park and Users mode
Shaft design: 4 Sections Aluminum Round Non-rotational Telescopic Rod from 46cm to 130cm(18″-51″)
Frequency: single 12kHz
Target ID range: 1~99
Armrest: U shape with kickstand
Unit Weight: 1.26kg
Pinpoint function: Yes
Ground balance: Yes
Flashlight: Yes
Wirefree: Built-in 2.4G wirefree module. 2.4G wirefree Lite headphone is optional.

The main differences between the X5 IDmaxX and the X10 IDmaxX are that the latter sports the larger 11×10″ coil, has more modes and also includes wireless audio built-in although you will need to purchase Quest’s headphones if you want to take advantage of that feature. The headphones do not come with the machine.