I own both, have more hours with the Deus and I prefer the Deus......for now, the Nox is no slouch and both are update able. Battery life and overall ergonomics go to the Deus....both are coin killers, need more time behind the Nox though honestly, the Nox is more economical.
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I have both as well and for ease of use (physically) the Deus is the clear winner.
The Equinox is right behind the Deus though as far as weight.
I prefer the Deus in the Park and Field and the Equinox at the Beach but the Deus is a close second at the Beach.
Water or wet hunting the vote goes to the Equinox.
I mostly hunt the beach and have had success with both of these detectors.
Hard call. Good luck!
Thank you..you made some excellent points..IMHO,
*Coin hunting where there's modern trash, edge goes to the Equinox.
*Relic hunting older sites with lots of iron, edge goes to the Deus.
*Water hunting or swinging in the rain (most versatile), Nox
*Best target audio nuances, Deus.
*Build quality, Deus.
*Slight weight advantage, Deus.
*Most compact and easiest to transport, Deus.
*Ergonomics is subjective. I prefer a straight shaft mounted in the center of the coil, so Nox gets the nod for me.
*Least susceptible to EMI, Nox.
*Easier learning curve, Nox.
*Easier on the wallet, Nox.
If salt water hunting is even a thought then get the Nox. Both great detectors. The Deus will hurt the wallet more than the Nox.
Thank you..
I have heard the nox has trouble with EMI..so it seems with the deus.. but I also read that if you carry a cell phone to put it on airplane mode..but that doesn't stop the so called chatter in the background I've also read..what is your experience with the nox chatter? And is the deus a chatterbox as well?
I'm leaning towards the nox.. I don't think I'll regret buying either machine..but the nox has more positive features it seems for my needs.. thank youI haven’t had much trouble out of either one, but my Deus does tend to be a little more chatty around power lines or in the city. Never had any trouble with my phone interfering with either.
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I've owned both. They deus may squeak one out in extremely heavy iron over nox but it's rare. The nox can do more and has a simple menu system. Coils are cheaper for the nox. In my Ohio dirt the nox just plain does better in 99% of situations. Now if we are talking weight, my nox is 2.75lbs deus is 2lbs. Once you are 3lbs or under I really do not notice. If you travel or have a small car then the deus with the way it easily compacts down to fit anywhere is nice. Nox is deeper on everything. The volume on the deus on it's lowest setting is still too high for me.. for me the nox does everything , even in heavy iron.. I may grab up an ORX for traveling or to keep in my truck or camper..
I have a Deus and like it, but there may be a Nox in my future. Love the tones on the Nox.
It is a thought.. because I was going to sell my Excalibur and my sovereign gt..thank you