Nokta Triple Score Metal Detector

Nokta Triple Score Metal Detector Overview

The Nokta Triple Score metal detector sits at the top of the Score Series and is sold as the Pro Pack. It runs simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) in Multi mode, and in Park and Field mode it can also run a single 4, 15 or 20 kHz frequency; Beach and Relic mode run Multi only. Onboard you get four search modes (Park, Field, Beach, Relic), 60 target IDs across 30 discrimination segments, sensitivity 1 to 15, recovery speed 1 to 5, Auto, Manual or Tracking ground balance, Iron Filter 0 to 9, a notch filter, three custom user profiles, vibration 0 to 5 and an LED flashlight. The whole detector is IP68 rated to 5 m (16 ft), weighs 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) with the coil, 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. Nokta covers it with a 3-year warranty.

Triple Score vs. Double Score: Which Should You Buy?

The Nokta Double Score shares the Triple Score's SMF engine, 60 target ID scale, IP68 rating, battery, weight, ground balance options, Iron Filter and notch filter. The Triple Score Pro Pack adds the Relic search mode, 4 and 20 kHz single frequencies on top of 15 kHz, sensitivity up to 15 instead of 10, five recovery speed steps instead of three, a third user profile, and the tone tool set: tone options 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 60 and P, iron volume 0 to 10, tone break, threshold 0 to 30 and bottle cap rejection 0 to 8. The Pro Pack also ships with a second coil, the SC24 9.5 x 6 inch, and Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones.

The Triple Score does not automatically find more targets than the Double Score; it gives you more ways to deal with difficult conditions. It makes the most sense for someone who wants a detector to keep learning and experimenting with: relic hunters, people who often hunt iron-contaminated ground, and detectorists who want more control over audio and target separation. If you mainly want straightforward park, yard and beach hunting without spending time on settings, the Double Score or the entry Nokta Score may be the more sensible buy.

Triple Score Pro Pack, Best For:

• Relic hunters working old homesites and farm fields, where Relic mode, or iron volume in Park and Field mode, helps
• Iron-trashy ground where recovery speed up to 5, bottle cap rejection and tone break help separate targets
• Detectorists who want to choose between 4, 15 and 20 kHz single frequencies and Multi in Park and Field mode
• Buyers who want a smaller second coil and wireless headphones in the box

Double Score, Best For:

• Park, yard and beach hunters who want adjustable ground balance, Iron Filter and notch without the extra tone menus
• Hunters who are happy with Multi and 15 kHz and three search modes

Key Features That Matter in the Field

Multi transmits several frequencies at once, and Nokta's manual recommends it in all modes. In Park and Field mode the M1 setting favors higher-conductivity targets, M2 lower-conductivity targets, and M3 is meant for humid, wet or conductive soil. In our experience a higher frequency can favor very small, low-conductivity targets and a lower one larger, higher-conductivity targets, but those are tendencies, not guarantees. Where there is electromagnetic interference, Nokta's manual says a single frequency may be less noisy than Multi. The Triple Score also has a 13-channel auto frequency shift.

In Park, Field and Beach mode, ground balance is set separately for each search mode, and Nokta notes the Score Series works without ground balancing on most ground. Tracking ground balance keeps adjusting as you sweep, which in our experience helps where the soil changes across a site. Relic mode is the Triple Score's own search mode: Nokta says it can detect targets at depths that cannot be reached in the other modes, volume and pitch follow signal strength, and it uses its own Iron Reject (0 to 5) and Audio Gain (1 to 6) settings. In our experience it is worth trying on old homesites and historic farm properties full of iron. In Park, Field and Beach mode, Iron Filter (1 to 9 in Beach mode), notch, bottle cap rejection and iron volume give you several ways to handle iron, and tone break sets where the audio shifts from the iron tone to the next tone. Threshold (0 to 30) adds a background hum that blanks when the coil passes a rejected target, and Nokta recommends leaving the Ground Suppressor (0 to 8) off unless you need it.

Recovery speed runs 1 to 5. In our experience a slower setting can give a stronger response on deeper targets in clean ground, and a faster one helps separate targets in iron-trashy clusters; Nokta's manual also suggests a higher setting for noisy beach sand. We recommend starting with the factory settings and changing one setting at a time.

Where the Nokta Triple Score Works Best and Its Limits

The Triple Score Pro Pack is at home on old homesites, farm fields, parks and beaches, and IP68 waterproofing covers wading and shallow water. Nokta's headphone manual says the included Bluetooth headphones are not waterproof, so leave them on shore when you go under and use the vibration alerts (0 to 5). We recommend the SC24 for tight spots and iron clusters and the SC30 for open ground. It is not built as a gold prospecting machine for highly mineralized goldfield ground. Pair the Triple Score with a pinpointer for faster plug recovery.

Coils and Accessories That Fit the Nokta Triple Score

Nokta lists three waterproof DD search coils for the Score Series: the SC24 9.5 x 6 inch and the SC30 12 x 9 inch, which both ship in the Pro Pack, and the SC35 13.5 x 12.5 inch. We recommend the SC35 for covering open fields and beaches faster. Each coil size has a matching coil cover in this collection.

The Triple 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 fit. Wired headphones connect through the socket the detector shares with its USB charger, and Nokta lists the waterproof 5500 mAh external battery and charger as an accessory for the Triple Score.

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.

For more detail, read our Nokta Triple Score review and our Triple Score vs. Minelab X-TERRA ELITE comparison.

Why Buy the Nokta Triple Score Metal Detector from Serious Detecting?

• Free Shipping on Orders Over $99: Your Triple Score Pro Pack 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.