Nokta Score Metal Detector

Nokta Score Metal Detector Series Overview

The Nokta Score metal detector runs simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) and a 15 kHz single-frequency option in Park and Field mode. SMF fires multiple frequencies at once for stable target ID on salt sand and in mineralized soil where a single-frequency VLF chatters. Onboard the Score you get 60 target IDs spread across 30 discrimination segments, four factory discrimination patterns (A, G, F, C), three search modes (Park, Field, Beach), 13-channel auto frequency shift, ground suppressor 0 to 8, pinpoint, depth indicator, Bluetooth output, vibration alerts (0 to 5), and an LED flashlight. The Score is IP68 rated to 5 m (16 ft), weighs 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) with the SC30 12 x 9 inch DD coil mounted, and runs on a built-in 3250 mAh lithium-polymer battery rated 5 to 12 hours per USB charge in Nokta's manual, depending on settings. Backlit LCD and keypad backlight cover dawn, dusk, and underwater visibility.

Score vs. Double Score: Which Should You Buy?

The Score and the Double Score share the SMF engine, the SC30 12 x 9 inch coil in the box, the IP68 16-foot rating, the 60 target ID scale, the same 3250 mAh battery, the same 2.6 lb chassis weight, and the same three search modes. The Double Score is the upgrade for hunters who want more sensitivity headroom (1 to 10 instead of the Score's 1 to 5), adjustable recovery speed (1 to 3), Iron Filter 0 to 9, a notch filter, two custom user profiles, and full Auto, Manual, or Tracking ground balance. The Double Score also adds a carbon-fiber upper shaft on top of the carbon-fiber lower the base Score uses.

If you hunt clean, lightly mineralized parks and want a single-coil SMF rig at the lowest Score Series price, the base Score handles it. If you work iron-trashy permission sites, run-and-gun beach lines, or want the headroom of higher sensitivity and tighter recovery speed in iron, step up to the Double Score.

Base Score, Best For:

• Coin shooters working manicured parks and schoolyards with light to moderate mineralization
• First-time SMF buyers stepping up from a single-frequency VLF
• Hunters who want Park, Field, and Beach modes with preset settings and minimal menu work
• Detectorists who prefer the simplest control set in the SMF Score Series at the entry tier price

Double Score, Best For:

• Iron-trashy permission sites where the Iron Filter (0 to 9) and notch filter pay off
• Hunters who want adjustable sensitivity 1 to 10 and recovery speed 1 to 3
• Variable salt and mineralized ground where Auto, Manual, or Tracking ground balance helps
• Detectorists who want carbon-fiber lower and upper shafts

Key Features That Matter in the Field

Simultaneous multi-frequency transmits and receives on multiple frequencies at once, delivering stable target ID on salt sand and in mineralized soil where a single-frequency VLF chatters. Park and Field mode also offer a single 15 kHz frequency, which Nokta's manual says can be quieter where there is electrical interference. The 60 target ID scale across 30 discrimination segments matches the rest of the Score Series, so the target ID numbers you learn on the base Score carry over if you step up to the Double Score or Triple Score Pro Pack. The Triple Score adds tone, threshold and bottle cap rejection adjustments that the base Score does not offer. Discrimination patterns A, G, F, and C cycle with one button, so you pick the pattern that fits the site. The IP68 16-foot submersion rating covers surf wading, shallow creek crossings, and rain hunts. Noise cancellation scans 13 channels to cut interference from sources such as power lines or another detector running nearby. Audio runs through the speaker, through Bluetooth to aptX Low Latency headphones, or through wired headphones on the socket shared with the charger. Vibration alerts (0 to 5) supplement audio for underwater hunts and low-volume environments.

Where the Nokta Score Performs Best

The Nokta Score metal detector earns its place in city parks, schoolyards, fairgrounds, and freshwater beaches where SMF stabilizes target ID and the depth indicator helps you call a dig. Calm wet-sand and shallow surf hunts sit inside the design envelope because the entire detector is IP68 rated to 16 ft. The 5-step sensitivity limit and the lack of ground balance adjustment keep the Score from chasing the last inch of depth in heavily mineralized black sand or hot-rock fields; pulling sensitivity back a notch tightens chatter when soil gets hot. The Score is not a gold prospecting rig and not the right tool for highly mineralized goldfield ground. For deep silver in iron-heavy permissions, the Double Score or Triple Score Pro Pack open up the Iron Filter, notch filter, and recovery speed controls the base Score does not offer. Pair the Score with a pinpointer for plug work; pinpointing inside a 12 x 9 inch coil footprint is faster with a dedicated probe.

Coils and Accessories That Fit the Nokta Score

Nokta lists three waterproof DD search coils for the Nokta Score: the SC24 9.5 x 6 inch, the SC30 12 x 9 inch that ships with the detector, and the SC35 13.5 x 12.5 inch. The same three SC coils are used across the Score Series; the Triple Score Pro Pack ships with both the SC30 and the SC24. We recommend the SC24 for tight spots and trashy ground, and the SC35 for covering open fields and beaches faster. Each coil size has a matching coil cover.

The Nokta Score ships with a carbon-fiber lower shaft, and it takes the same Nokta middle and lower shafts, including the carbon-fiber versions, and the same armrest and armrest strap as Nokta's Legend, Simplex ULTRA, Simplex LITE and FINDX detectors, so those replacement parts in this collection fit the Score as well. For audio, the Score pairs with Nokta's Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones or with wired headphones on the socket it shares with the charger.

Score Series Comparison

All three Nokta Score Series models share the SMF engine, IP68 16-foot rating, 60 target IDs, vibration, Bluetooth output, the 3250 mAh lithium-polymer battery, and an adjustable 25 to 52 inch length. The differences sit in sensitivity range, recovery speed, ground balance, included coils, bundled headphones, and advanced tone tools.

View our comprehensive comparison guide for a full list of features and specifications of the Score series.

Why Buy the Nokta Score Metal Detector from Serious Detecting?

• Free Shipping on Orders Over $99: Your Nokta Score ships at no extra cost across the continental US.
• Authorized Nokta Dealer: Showroom in Ypsilanti, Michigan, full 3-year manufacturer warranty and product registration support.
• Help Before and After You Buy: Our staff answer setup, coil and Score Series questions by phone or email.