Delkim TXi-D v2 Digital Presentation Set (3 rod) vs Fox Mini Micron X 3-Rod Set
Delkim's vibration alarms or Fox's roller alarms: is the price gap worth it?
Two alarm sets with receivers at very different prices: the Delkim TXi-D v2 3-rod presentation set at about £580 and the Fox Mini Micron X 3-rod set at about £160 to £240 in UK shops in November 2026. They also detect bites differently: Delkim senses vibration, Fox uses a roller wheel.
The verdict up front
Side-by-side at a glance
| Delkim TXi-D v2 Digital Presentation Set (3 rod) | Fox Mini Micron X 3-Rod Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (UK shops, Nov 2026) | £580 | £200 |
| Editorial rating | ★★★★☆ 4.8/5 | ★★★★⯪ 4.5/5 |
| One-line verdict | Delkim's current alarm set: vibration sensing you can tune, a receiver with a rain mode, and cases and snag bars in the box. | Small, well-featured alarms with a receiver, at a fraction of Delkim's price. |
| Best for | Anglers who fish often on pressured waters and want the most adjustable alarms. | Weekend anglers who want small, well-featured alarms with a receiver. |
| Sensor | Vibration response | D-Tec roller wheel |
| Battery | 9V PP3 (alarm) | N type / LR1 |
Delkim TXi-D v2 Digital Presentation Set (3 rod)
Delkim's current alarm set: vibration sensing you can tune, a receiver with a rain mode, and cases and snag bars in the box.
Fox Mini Micron X 3-Rod Set
Small, well-featured alarms with a receiver, at a fraction of Delkim's price.
Head-to-head on six criteria
Delkim TXi-D v2 Digital Presentation Set (3 rod) takes 4 categories, Fox Mini Micron X 3-Rod Set takes 1. What actually matters is which criteria weigh most for your fishing style.
| Criterion | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bite detection | Delkim | Delkim senses line movement and vibration, with an adjustable vibration response. Fox uses D-Tec roller wheel sensing with four sensitivity settings and a drop-back differential. |
| Settings | Delkim | Delkim: 32 tones, 8 LED brightness levels, day and night modes, stealth mode and an anti-theft alert. Fox: 7 volume levels, 4 tones and 4 sensitivity settings. |
| Receiver | Delkim | Delkim's Rx-D v2 pairs with up to 12 alarms, has a Do Not Disturb setting for heavy showers and a quick torch. Fox does not publish a range figure for its receiver. |
| In the box | Delkim | The Delkim set includes Safe-D carbon snag bars and hard cases for the alarms and receiver. |
| Price | Fox | About £160 to £240 for the Fox set against about £580 for the Delkim set in UK shops in November 2026. |
Which one for which angler?
Common questions
Can I mix Delkim alarms with a Fox receiver?
No. Each brand's receiver pairs with its own alarms.
Is the Delkim TXi Plus still sold?
The TXi-D v2 has replaced it at many UK shops, and the TXi Plus 4+1 set is unavailable on Amazon UK.
What batteries do they take?
Delkim's TXi-D v2 alarms take a 9V PP3 (Delkim advises against rechargeables); the Fox Mini Micron X takes small N type (LR1) batteries.