Nokta Triple Score Pro Pack Multi-Frequency Metal Detector with Dual Coils

The Nokta Triple Score Pro Pack is a waterproof simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) metal detector for coins, jewelry and relics in parks, fields, old homesites and on the beach. It is the top model of the Nokta Score Series and comes from Nokta as the Pro Pack: the detector, two waterproof search coils (the standard SC30 and the smaller SC24) and Nokta's Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones. It runs Multi (several frequencies at once) or a single 4, 15 or 20 kHz frequency, adds a fourth search mode, Relic, and is rated IP68, submersible to 5 meters (16 feet). Some shoppers search for it as the Nokta Score 3; Nokta's own name is the Triple Score Pro Pack, part 11000808. The Nokta Score and Nokta Double Score use the same SMF technology with fewer settings.

Who the Nokta Triple Score is for, and when the Score or Double Score is enough

The Triple Score is an interesting detector because it gives you many of the adjustments found on more expensive machines without moving into a much higher price category. You are not paying for a different detection platform than the Score or Double Score. All three share simultaneous multi-frequency; the Triple Score gives you more control over how that technology behaves.

We would not tell anyone the Triple Score automatically finds more targets than the Double Score. What it does is give you more ways to deal with difficult conditions. For someone who mostly hunts coins in parks, the difference may not be dramatic. For someone who searches old homesites, farm fields, beaches and heavily hunted ground, the extra adjustments start to earn their keep.

If someone tells us they mainly search historical sites, we lean toward the Triple Score over the original Score. Not because it is guaranteed to find more relics, but because those sites are complicated: dense iron around a former building, cleaner soil in the next field, mineralized ground somewhere else on the same property. More recovery speed steps, adjustable iron volume, more audio choices, Relic mode and the smaller coil give you more ways to approach each part of that property.

We would not automatically recommend the most expensive detector in the Score lineup, though. If you mainly want to search parks, yards and beaches without spending much time on settings, the Nokta Score or Double Score may be all you need, and both already have SMF. A beginner who runs a simpler detector well can absolutely outperform someone running a more advanced detector on poorly chosen settings. Good detecting habits still matter more than the longest feature list.

What the Nokta Triple Score's extra settings do in use

• Tone options (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 60 or P): the Triple Score lets you choose how many tones it uses in Park, Field and Beach mode, from a single tone up to a separate pitch for each of the 60 target IDs, or P, where the pitch follows signal strength. In an older park full of aluminum, modern coins and the odd older target, some people want simple audio and others want more information to decide what to dig. We suggest starting with a simple tone setup, then trying more detailed audio once you know how your targets respond. More tones do not mean more finds; they are another way to read what the detector is telling you.
• Iron volume (0 to 10) and tone break: iron volume sets how loud iron sounds, and tone break sets where the iron tone ends and the next tone begins. On an old homesite it is tempting to silence every nail, but iron tells you something: a concentration of square nails can show where a building once stood. We start with iron volume low enough that it does not dominate the audio but high enough that we still hear where the iron is. The goal is to understand the ground, not just to blank out unwanted targets.
• Relic mode: a fourth search mode, Multi only, where the sound's volume and pitch change with signal strength. It has no tone, iron volume, threshold or dt settings; in place of the iron filter and ground suppressor it has Iron Reject (0 to 5) and Audio Gain (1 to 6). Old nails, bolts, horseshoes, fencing and broken tools make constant signals on historic sites, and Relic mode gives you a different way to investigate them. It is not a cure for iron masking: if a good target sits too close to a large piece of iron, the detector may still struggle. Try it on historic ground, but do not assume it beats the other modes everywhere.
• Recovery speed (1 to 5): sets how quickly the detector is ready for the next target, so a coin next to a rusty nail reads as two targets instead of one confusing signal. The Triple Score has five steps against three on the Double Score. Faster is not automatically better: in clean ground a slower setting can give a stronger response on deeper targets, and in heavy trash a faster one helps separate them. Try it over a known buried target rather than assuming higher is better.
• Four frequency choices in Park and Field: Multi with three settings (M1 favors high conductors, M2 favors low conductors, M3 suits wet or conductive soil and weakens the response to coke and foil), or a single 4, 15 or 20 kHz frequency. Beach and Relic mode run Multi only. We start in Multi for almost everything. Someone after very small, low-conductivity targets might experiment with the higher frequency, and someone after larger, higher-conductivity targets might see how the lower one responds, but those are tendencies, not guarantees. Size, shape, depth, orientation and ground mineralization all change the result.
• Ground balance, iron filter, notch, threshold and bottle cap rejection: ground balance is Automatic, Manual or Tracking. The iron filter runs 0 to 9 (1 to 9 in Beach mode) in Multi, notch accepts or rejects target IDs two at a time, threshold adds an adjustable background hum (0 to 30), and bottle cap rejection (0 to 8, Multi only) helps where caps are a problem. Relic mode has none of these except an automatic ground balance.
• Sensitivity 1 to 15 and three user profiles: fifteen sensitivity steps, and three saved setups, so a beach setup, a park setup and a relic setup are each one selection away.
• Deep Target Identification (dt): adjustable 0 to 6 in Park, Field and Beach mode. Nokta notes that higher values may reduce stability. Software updates install from a Windows or Mac computer with Nokta's Score Update Tool.

Why the SC24 coil and the headphones matter in the Pro Pack

The extra SC24 search coil is one of the most practical reasons to buy the Pro Pack. On an old farmhouse site with nails and rusty hardware everywhere, a larger coil can see several objects in one sweep, which makes individual targets harder to pick out. The SC24 (24 x 15 cm, 9.5 x 6 inches) has a more concentrated detection footprint, which helps isolate targets that sit close together, and it is easier to work around trees, rocks and foundations. The trade-off is less ground covered per sweep and, on some targets, less depth. On large, fairly clean fields we start with the standard SC30 (30 x 23 cm, 12 x 9 inches); where there is heavy trash or little room to swing, we switch to the SC24.

Look at the whole package, not just the detector price. The second coil and the wireless headphones are accessories many detectorists end up buying separately. If you already own compatible headphones and do not expect to use a smaller coil, the Double Score may be the better value. If you are starting without accessories, or plan to hunt heavily contaminated sites, the Pro Pack is worth a close look.

One mistake to avoid with the Nokta Triple Score

The common mistake with a detector that has this many adjustments is changing too many settings at once. If you change recovery speed, discrimination, sensitivity and audio all together, you cannot tell which change helped or hurt. Start with the factory settings and learn how the detector behaves. When you hit a difficult target or tough ground, change one setting at a time and compare. The Triple Score gives you plenty of room to learn, but you do not need to master every feature on the first day.

Nokta Triple Score waterproofing, weight and battery

Nokta rates the Triple Score IP68, fully submersible to 5 meters (16 feet), and that rating covers the control box as well as both waterproof search coils. The Bluetooth headphones in the box are not waterproof, according to Nokta's headphone manual, so keep them out of the water. After saltwater use Nokta asks you to rinse the control box, shaft and coil with tap water and make sure no salt water stays in the connectors.

Nokta lists the Triple Score at 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) including the search coil; the 3250 mAh lithium polymer battery is built in. The upper and lower shafts are carbon fiber, and the shaft adjusts from 63 to 132 cm (25 to 52 inches).

Battery life runs 5 to 12 hours depending on frequency, speaker or headphone use, backlight and flashlight. A full charge from empty takes about 3 to 4 hours from a 5V 2A USB adapter, and you can run it from a power bank (not underwater). Nokta sells an optional 5500 mAh waterproof spare battery.

What is in the box with the Nokta Triple Score Pro Pack

Nokta's standard contents for the Triple Score Pro Pack

• Nokta Triple Score system box
• SC30 waterproof DD search coil, 30 x 23 cm (12 x 9 inches), with coil cover
• SC24 waterproof DD search coil, 24 x 15 cm (9.5 x 6 inches), with coil cover
• Nokta Bluetooth aptX Low Latency headphones
• USB charging and data cable

Nokta covers the Nokta Triple Score with a 3-year warranty.

Headphones, coils and accessories that fit the Nokta Triple Score

Bluetooth headphones: the Triple Score has Bluetooth built in and shows a separate icon when it is connected with aptX Low Latency, the type of headphones Nokta puts in the box. You can also set it to play through the speaker and the headphones at the same time. Bluetooth audio does not carry through water, so for underwater hunting plan on Nokta's waterproof headphones, which Nokta lists among the Triple Score accessories. See our metal detector headphones.

Wired headphones: wired headphones and the charger share one socket on the Nokta Triple Score, so you cannot charge from a power bank and use wired headphones at once.

Search coils: besides the SC30 and SC24 in the box, the Triple Score takes the Score Series SC35 (35 x 31.5 cm, 13.5 x 12.5 inches) for covering open ground.

Pinpointing: the Triple Score has a built-in pinpoint mode and a 5-level depth indicator. A separate handheld pinpointer still speeds up recovery.

Where the Nokta Triple Score works well, and where it does not

Old homesites and relic ground: this is where the Triple Score earns its place. Relic mode, adjustable iron volume in Park, Field and Beach mode, five recovery speed steps and the SC24 coil give you several ways to work a site full of nails. See more relic and treasure metal detectors.

Trashy parks: start in Park mode with the M3 Multi setting, which Nokta recommends for trashy sites, and fit the SC24 where targets are close together. Bottle cap rejection and a simple tone setup keep the audio manageable.

Beaches and shallow water: Beach mode runs Multi only and is made for dry sand, wet sand and underwater use, with a warning icon when the detector senses black sand. The IP68 rating lets you wade and submerge the whole detector; leave the Bluetooth headphones on shore. For more beach choices, see our beach metal detectors.

Where to look elsewhere: if you want the simplest possible detector for occasional coin hunting, the Score or Double Score is the more sensible purchase. In our experience, for small gold in hot ground a dedicated gold detector is the better tool.

Nokta Triple Score vs Nokta Score vs Nokta Double Score

Our advice: the Triple Score Pro Pack makes the most sense for someone who wants a detector they can keep learning and experimenting with, especially relic hunters, people who often hunt iron-contaminated ground and detectorists who want more control over audio and target separation. The SC24 coil and wireless headphones add real value if you do not own them yet. For straightforward, occasional coin hunting, the Score or Double Score is the more sensible buy. The Triple Score's advantage is not that it finds more treasure on its own; it gives you more ways to understand what the detector is telling you and to adapt when conditions get difficult. For the rest of the range, see our guide to the best Nokta metal detectors.