Nokta Double Score Metal Detector Overview
The Nokta Double Score metal detector runs simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) and a 15 kHz single-frequency option. SMF transmits on multiple frequencies at once for stable target ID on salt sand and in mineralized soil. Onboard you get 60 target IDs, three search modes (Park, Field, Beach), sensitivity 1 to 10, recovery speed 1 to 3, Auto, Manual and Tracking ground balance, Iron Filter 0 to 9, a notch filter, two user profiles, four discrimination patterns (A, G, F, C), ground suppressor 0 to 8, Bluetooth output and an LED flashlight. The whole detector is IP68 rated to 5 m (16 ft) and weighs 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) with the SC30 12 x 9 inch DD coil mounted, on carbon-fiber lower and upper shafts that adjust from 25 to 52 inch. The built-in 3250 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated 5 to 12 hours per USB charge in Nokta's manual, depending on settings, and Nokta backs the detector with a 3-year warranty.
Double Score vs. Triple Score Pro Pack: Which Should You Buy?
The Double Score and the Triple Score Pro Pack share the SMF engine, the 60 target ID scale, the IP68 16-foot rating, the 3250 mAh battery, the 2.6 lb weight with coil, carbon-fiber lower and upper shafts, Auto, Manual and Tracking ground balance, Iron Filter 0 to 9 and the notch filter. The Triple Score Pro Pack adds a fourth search mode (Relic), 4 and 20 kHz single frequencies next to 15 kHz, sensitivity 1 to 15, recovery speed 1 to 5, adjustable tone break, threshold, iron volume and bottle cap rejection, and a third user profile. It also ships with a second coil, the SC24 9.5 x 6 inch, and Nokta Bluetooth headphones.
One step down, the Nokta Score runs the same SMF engine and coil, but sensitivity stops at 5, the Iron Filter is preset, and it has no ground balance adjustment, recovery speed, notch or user profiles.
If you want ground balance, Iron Filter, notch and recovery speed control for parks, fields and beaches, the Double Score covers it. If you hunt relic sites, want to tune audio tones and threshold, or want a smaller second coil and wireless headphones in the box, we recommend the Triple Score Pro Pack.
Double Score, Best For:
- Park and field hunters stepping up from a single-frequency VLF who want SMF with adjustable ground balance
- Iron-trashy sites where the Iron Filter (0 to 9), notch filter and recovery speed (1 to 3) help
- Wet sand and shallow surf hunts, with the whole detector rated IP68 to 16 ft
Triple Score Pro Pack, Best For:
- Relic hunters who want the dedicated Relic mode and the 4 kHz single frequency
- Detectorists who want to adjust tone break, threshold, iron volume and bottle cap rejection
- Hunters who want the SC24 9.5 x 6 inch coil and Bluetooth headphones in the box
Key Features That Matter in the Field
Multi frequency is the setting Nokta's manual recommends in all modes. The single 15 kHz option is there for sites with electrical interference, where Nokta's manual says a single frequency can be quieter than Multi. Noise cancellation scans 13 channels to cut interference from sources such as power lines or another detector running nearby. Tracking ground balance follows changing ground as you swing; Manual and Auto set a fixed value. Iron Filter 0 to 9 sets how strongly iron is filtered, the notch filter lets you accept or reject target IDs two at a time (one of the 30 segments), and recovery speed 1 to 3 sets how fast the detector resets between targets. Two user profiles save your own settings, such as a park setup and a beach setup. The 60 target ID scale matches the rest of the Score Series, so the numbers you learn carry over if you move to the Triple Score Pro Pack. Vibration alerts (0 to 5) back up the audio underwater, and Nokta offers online software updates for the Double Score.
Where the Nokta Double Score Works Best and Its Limits
The Double Score fits city parks, schoolyards, fairgrounds, farm fields and freshwater and salt beaches, where SMF stabilizes target ID and the adjustable ground balance handles changing soil. Wet sand and shallow surf are inside the design envelope because the control box and coil are IP68 rated to 16 ft. Keep the headphone and charging socket closed with its screw cap when nothing is plugged in, and do not use the detector underwater while it is connected to a power bank, as Nokta's manual warns. The Double Score is not a gold prospecting detector, and Relic mode and adjustable tone tools sit on the Triple Score Pro Pack. Pair it with a pinpointer for faster recovery inside a 12 x 9 inch coil footprint.
Coils and Accessories That Fit the Nokta Double Score
Nokta lists three waterproof DD search coils for the Double 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. 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 (LG24, LG30, LG35).
The Double Score 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 Double Score as well. For audio, it pairs with Nokta's Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones or with wired headphones on the socket it shares with the charger. To start with the detector alone, see the Nokta Double Score base unit.
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.
| Feature | Nokta Score | Nokta Double Score | Nokta Triple Score Pro Pack |
|---|
| Search Modes | Park / Field / Beach | Park / Field / Beach | Park / Field / Beach / Relic |
| Operating Frequency | Multi, 15 kHz | Multi, 15 kHz | Multi, 4, 15, 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 1 to 5 | 1 to 10 | 1 to 15 |
| Recovery Speed | No | 1 to 3 | 1 to 5 |
| Ground Balance | Not adjustable | Auto / Manual / Tracking | Auto / Manual / Tracking |
| Iron Filter | Not adjustable (fixed 8 Park / Beach, 3 Field) | 0 to 9 | 0 to 9 |
| Notch Filter | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tone Break / Threshold / Bottle Cap Rejection (adjustable) | No | No | Yes |
| Custom User Profiles | None | 2 | 3 |
| Included Coil(s) | SC30 12 x 9 inch | SC30 12 x 9 inch | SC30 12 x 9 inch + SC24 9.5 x 6 inch |
| Bluetooth Headphones in Box | No | No | Yes |
| Carbon-Fiber Shafts | Lower only | Lower & Upper | Lower & Upper |
| Weight (with coil) | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 / 16 ft | IP68 / 16 ft | IP68 / 16 ft |
| Battery | 3250 mAh Li-Po, 5 to 12 hr | 3250 mAh Li-Po, 5 to 12 hr | 3250 mAh Li-Po, 5 to 12 hr |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |
View our comprehensive comparison guide for a full list of features and specifications of the Score series.
Why Buy the Nokta Double Score Metal Detector from Serious Detecting?
- Free Shipping on Orders Over $99: Your Double 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.
