{"product":{"id":8370948342044,"title":"Nokta Simplex LITE - Waterproof Beginner Metal Detector","body_html":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nokta Simplex Lite Waterproof Metal Detector is the cleanest upgrade path off a starter machine without losing the features a real detector needs. At 2.6 pounds, IP68 submersible to 16 feet, and running a 01-99 target ID scale, this is the entry point of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nokta\"\u003eNokta\u003c\/a\u003e Simplex line, the same chassis and search platform that power the Simplex Ultra, repackaged for first-time buyers and detectorists trading up from a sub-$150 builder-grade unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Gain Coming from a Beginner Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrue submersibility, not just a waterproof coil. The IP68 rating covers every component to 16 feet, so we can wade past the surf line, work creek beds, or hunt in steady rain without packing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 01-99 target ID scale instead of a 4-zone needle gauge. Iron, foil, nickel, zinc, copper, and silver each read in their own number range, so we make a dig decision before we cut the plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour real search modes (Field, Park, Beach, All Metal) tuned for different ground, plus a true All Metal threshold that single-tone starter detectors skip entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNotch discrimination and frequency shift, the same EMI tools we run on detectors three times the price. Hunt next to power lines or in trashy parks without the chatter masking real targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 3-year manufacturer warranty and field-updatable firmware over USB. The detector improves with each Nokta release instead of aging out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetectorists ready for wireless audio, a coin-and-relic ID scale, and tone customization can compare specs across the Nokta \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nokta-simplex-ultra\"\u003eSimplex Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimplex Lite Control Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSX24 Waterproof DD Search Coil, 9.5\" x 6\" (24 x 15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSX24 Coil Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB Charging and Data Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.3mm (1\/4\") Headphone Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-Year Nokta Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_004_b425540c-7bc0-4aed-a140-36fc4f71f2df.jpg?v=1711638936\" alt=\"Nokta Simplex Lite waterproof metal detector with 9.5 by 6 inch SX24 DD coil, full assembly view\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eField-Use Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeach and Surf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt-saturated sand chatters most single-frequency machines, and shallow water swallows plenty of detectors that claim to be water resistant. The Simplex Lite was built for both. The IP68 housing seals the entire system to 16 feet, and Beach mode rebalances the 15 kHz signal so coins and rings stay readable through wet sand and shell pockets without losing iron sensitivity entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMode: Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 18 to 22 (drop a notch if salt chatter creeps in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGround Balance: Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscrimination: Notch out 01 to 15 if iron junk is heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParks and Trashy Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld playgrounds and town greens layer foil, pull-tabs, and bottle caps over real silver and copper. Park mode tightens the discrimination band against trash without choking out nickels, and the vibration alert is the cleaner read in noisy environments where audio gets buried by wind or playground noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMode: Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 22 to 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIron Off: On for trash-heavy ground, Off when chasing relics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePinpoint: Engage on every solid hit before the dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Field and Pasture Relic Hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen ground rewards a wider sweep and a deeper-tuned response. Field mode prioritizes ground-balanced depth across the full 01-99 target ID range, and the SX24 coil handles loose, low-trash soil cleanly at faster swing speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMode: Field\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 24 to 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGround Balance: Auto, then Manual lock for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency Shift: Adjust if EMI from buried fence or barn wiring presses in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Frequency 15 kHz with True IP68 Submersibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simplex Lite runs a clean 15 kHz VLF signal, the frequency Nokta tuned the entire Simplex platform around. At 15 kHz, response on small jewelry, hammered silver, and thin-cut coins lands in the sweet spot, hot enough to ring a small ring at depth, balanced enough not to scream on every iron nail. We have found this is the frequency new detectorists learn fastest on, because every tone gets paired with a stable target ID number from the 01-99 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubmersibility is the spec most beginner machines fudge. The Simplex Lite earns a full IP68 rating to 5 meters (16 feet), so the system box, the coil, and the shaft are sealed for shallow snorkel hunts, river bottoms, and surf-line work. Frequency shift handles EMI in small increments, the LED flashlight and dual backlights stretch the day into dusk, and firmware updates over USB keep the detector current as Nokta releases improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_006_776b9240-60aa-48f4-a957-e2f4357c0b3d.jpg?v=1711638936\" alt=\"Nokta Simplex Lite control box and graphic LCD display showing target ID number and search mode\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild, Display, and Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) and adjusts from 25 inches collapsed to 52 inches extended, so the Simplex Lite packs into a backpack and swings comfortably for hunters from kids to six-footers. The shaft is aluminum and reinforced plastic, sturdy for daily use, light enough that wrist fatigue is not a factor across a four-hour hunt. A graphic LCD shows the active target ID and search mode side by side, with sensitivity and battery indicators along the same screen, and the keypad backlight stays readable in low-light brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio runs through a built-in speaker or wired headphones via the included 6.3mm (1\/4\") adapter, with five volume levels and an Iron Off audio option that mutes ferrous targets without changing the visual ID. The vibration alert is the feature we send first-time hunters home with, the one they did not know they needed. Underwater or in heavy wind, vibration is the cleaner detection channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCoil Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simplex Lite ships with the SX24 Waterproof DD coil, a 9.5\" x 6\" elliptical that handles target separation in mid-trash sites and fits naturally into tight hunting lanes between roots and fence lines. For open-field relic work or wider beach coverage, our team upgrades to the optional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nokta-sx28-11-waterproof-dd-search-coil-for-simplex-series-metal-detectors\"\u003eSX28 11\" round DD coil\u003c\/a\u003e, which adds depth and ground coverage at the cost of a heavier swing. Both coils lock to the same lower shaft, so swapping between them in the field takes under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/simplex_ultra__ofestyle.jpg?v=1729528582\" alt=\"Detectorist hunting with Nokta Simplex along a sunlit shoreline showing the lightweight Simplex chassis in field use\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNokta Simplex Lite Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 kHz VLF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field, Park, Beach, All Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-99\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotch Discrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic and Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Off (audio):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold (All Metal):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e SX24 Waterproof DD, 9.5\" x 6\" (24 x 15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic LCD with backlight, keypad backlight, LED flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum and plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\" to 52\" adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 2300 mAh Li-Po, USB charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68 to 5 m (16 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Updatable via USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy the Nokta Simplex Lite from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Nokta dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, so every Simplex Lite ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty intact, no gray-market gaps. Our team hunts the gear we sell, ships free across the US, backs every detector with a 30-day return window plus a price-match guarantee, and answers calls and emails the same day. First-time buyers cross-shopping against other entry detectors can also read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/detecting-prospecting\/start-metal-detecting-the-right-way-best-beginner-detectors-for-2026\"\u003e2026 beginner detector buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e for a side-by-side look at how the Simplex Lite stacks against the rest of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","vendor":"Nokta Detection Technologies","product_type":"Metal Detectors","created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","handle":"nokta-simplex-lite-waterproof-metal-detector-with-9-5-x-6-dd-coil","updated_at":"2026-06-03T20:29:01-04:00","published_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","tags":"15khz, beach metal detector, beginner metal detector, entry level, lightweight detector, nokta, nokta detection, simplex lite, treasure hunting, turn on go, vlf detector, waterproof metal detector","variants":[{"id":45504616595740,"product_id":8370948342044,"title":"Default Title","price":"249.00","sku":"11000623","position":1,"compare_at_price":"298.65","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-03T20:29:01-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"","grams":2126,"image_id":null,"weight":4.6875,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10601392570652,"product_id":8370948342044,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":46887230603548,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":1,"created_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:35-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:37-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE metal detector with 9.5x6 inch DD coil and control panel","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_001_cf557592-3153-4d5b-a408-82176d3800f4.jpg?v=1725464077","variant_ids":[]},{"id":43156216086812,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-11-10T09:30:14-05:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE waterproof metal detector full length view showing retractable shaft","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_01.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41564770664732,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":3,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE control panel display showing target ID and settings menu","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_002.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41564770730268,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":4,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE DD search coil with protective cover attached","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_003.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41564770763036,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":5,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE metal detector accessories including USB cable and headphone adapter","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_004.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41564770894108,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":6,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE collapsed for transport showing compact 25 inch length","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_005.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41564770795804,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":7,"created_at":"2023-06-23T15:29:14-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:38-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE waterproof rating demonstration showing IP68 certification","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_stock_006.jpg?v=1725464078","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":46887230603548,"product_id":8370948342044,"position":1,"created_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:35-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-04T11:34:37-04:00","alt":"Nokta Simplex LITE metal detector with 9.5x6 inch DD coil and control panel","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/11000623_001_cf557592-3153-4d5b-a408-82176d3800f4.jpg?v=1725464077","variant_ids":[]}}}