Nokta Makro Simplex+ Metal Detector

Happy with item, customer service was very good too with very fast responses, 5* though I would make only one note: after checkout you get a notification saying you might be asked to pay customs tax as it’s imported from Portugal, and that if you are the seller will compensate you 50% of the fee amount and you pay the other half, I was not charged anything additional and so I don’t know what amount this tax would be but I thought I’d make mention of it as you aren’t told this until after you checkout, not something that warrants stars being deducted, as I’m sure the order could be cancelled if you weren’t happy with this since the sellers very responsive, no complaints overall!

Does a great job, but time is needed to get the best from this. It does not come with headphones at entry level so headphones with a jack plug will be best if you already own some, you just need to buy a large to small din plug adaptor, about £3.Lightweight and takes apart easily

Superb machine for the price. Took a lot of research before I could decide, and each time, I kept coming back to this one. It was a close call with the vanquish with its multi frequency, but this just won me over and is a pleasure to use.

I bought the metal detector from this company and it is very good and easy to use. Also the customer service is very good 👍 and they are quick to reply to emails so efficient I will definitely be doing business with them again. 5 stars all round

The simplex works great in certain conditions, in some other conditions it is a bit 'chatty' false bleeps. If you have a field that is just soil with hardly any natural rocks it works fantastically, you can run it on full sensitivity and only have minor random 'chatter' occur. If you detect anywhere near a certain type of rock it can detect the rock as target which creates a lot of 'chatter' and you have to run it on lower sensitivity. There are 7 sensitivity levels, 7/7 being the highest, if you run it at full what near magentic rocks you will have a bad day full of chatter, if you run it at 3 or 4 out of 7 there will still be some chatter but you will be able to tell if there is an actual target. When I first started using the machine I found it slightly frustrating, but you need to spend time and learn the machine to and you quickly learn what is chatter and what is a target. My total opinion is that for £270 it is a great machine, it holds it's own against some machines that are £700+. This chatter problem is not unique to the simplex, you will find that many other machines do it to, it might not even be a problem, if they remove the chatter then you might miss some targets. Don't forget to learn about ground balancing the machine properly. A lot of the people who have problems with the machine just aren't reading the manual. READ THE MANUAL!!! All in all it's a good machine, but not perfect, to get a perfect machine you need to spend near £1k.

New to metal detecting . Pleased with the detector. Looking forward to finding treasures.

Easy to use and great sounds to determine the metal you are over.

Love this,machine use all the time on beach

Topp Teil, ich nutze dieses Teil jetzt schon länger. Nicht oft, aber dafür mit Spaß und Erfolgen. Nehmt die Versicherung dazu Es macht genau das was es soll. Klare Kaufempfehlung

Es el mas potente y rápido que he tenido, además de sumergible, con luz led, cascos inalambricos, plegable, ligero y de firmware actualizable. Si vives en américa latina o USA, donde las monedas valiosas son de plata buscaría otro detector que si discrimine las chapas, como el nokta legend, entre otros, ya que en el simplex esto solo se consigue excluyendo los segmentos arriba del 90. El simplex tiene una VDI muy precisa y aunque con el plato de serie puede ser muy ruidoso en zona sucia, con el plato sp24 o sp22 es muy estable y he encontrado monedas pegadas a muros, paredes, hamacas, mesas o sillas que ignoraron mis demás detectores, ( minelab excalibur II, aka signum, whites mx sport, fisher f4..), o los garret ace y equinox de mis rivales en la playa. Lo bueno si barato... De mi experiencia con detectores he aprendido una cosa que nadie me dijo: todos los detectores se estropean tarde o temprano. Pueden pasar meses o años pero todos se rompen y algunos para siempre. Solo el arreglo de mi excálibur me costó más de lo que vale el nokta simplex. Agradezco a Orcrom el envío super rapido y el de los cascos en un día. Vendedor sin duda recomendable.

J'hesitais avec les Vanquish serie 340 440 et 540 , mais celui est étanche ce qui a emporté mon choix

Perfect. Thank you. Fast delivery!

The good: Price, ergonomics, screen, features, weight, build quality, detection depth, usability The not-so-good: Proprietary wireless headphones, complex interface, limited instructions, Bottom line: Nokta is going to the top of our list of “Brands to shop for.” Whenever we need metal detector supplies, I will be looking at this brand first. A nice side note, this seller (ValueGroupie) has been very responsive and helpful! You have come across a great product with this detector. Whether you’re new to detecting or you’re someone who is looking to upgrade an older model, this device is a great option. My father-in-law has been metal detecting for years and has found some really cool items. He recently damaged his old detector in a move (A White’s Prizm V) and we were unable to get it working again. After some reading and consideration, we bought him this one as a replacement and couldn’t be happier. For those folks new to detecting, White’s was the name to beat for many years and was acquired by Garrett in the last few years. Garrett, it seems, has become the name to beat in metal detecting. White’s has been known for prices on the high side, but users swear by the brand’s quality and even say that the price is a bargain for the product. Garrett’s prices do seem a little lower than White’s for the beginner-intermediate detector, and they seem to be well liked. When I was looking, there really wasn’t anything with the features we wanted for under $400-$500 until I came across the Nokta Makro Simplex. This device is almost half the price of many of the competitors out there with similar features. The first thing that stands out is the change in design from what we are used to seeing in metal detectors. The bent-handle design is not present in the Simplex – it is replaced by a perpendicular handle design. We have all found that we like the ergonomics of the Nokta setup much better than previous designs. The fit of the armrest/handle is more comfortable, and the screen seems more visible as well. The screen itself looks great; it’s much more modern than those we’ve seen in the past. The features for price at this price-point are really unbeatable as far as I can tell. Here are some of the things that have stood out to us in our initial uses: • Vibrate/Beep detection functionality • Completely waterproof to 10 feet submerged (for diving as well as wading) • 3-frequency detection modes to avoid EM Interference • Auto ground-balancing • Rechargeable internal battery • Adjustable Iron volume • Notch discrimination • Backlit screen • Noticably lightweight • Wireless built-in (Unfortunately with a big caveat, see below) Several of these are features you’re going to find on entry level detectors most anywhere. Some of them, though, are usually found on the intermediate detectors. Notch discrimination, waterproofing, wireless modules, vibration, and others are largely in the category and price above that of an entry level detector. It may be the handle design, but this detector truly feels lighter than older ones (namely White’s) to us. There are also carbon fiber shafts available for purchase that may further lighten the device. The build quality on this detector seems top notch. It’s every bit as solid as a modern flagship cellphone, with the added benefit of being waterproof. The detection depth is seriously ridiculous. We have dug things up that have been over 12 inches deep. These are small pieces, too! Largley, this thing is power on and go. The settings out of the box will have you detecting in about 3 minutes after you assemble the device. If you want to use some of the more advanced features, though, you’ll need to spend some time reading and possibly watching videos. The most disappointing piece about the Simplex is that it is NOT compatible with just any bluetooth headset. There may be a very good reason for this (EMI at the freqencies required to make bluetooth work, etc.), but it is something to be aware of. If you want wireless headphones for this, plan on buying the starter kit with the wireless headphones included. The other issues are much less about disappointment in the product and more about preparing yourself for what you’re buying. This is a complex device with tons of integrated features. The menus are necessarily quite deep in places. The screen space is very limited. The only possible representation for many of the functions on the device is solely graphical. As the result of all of these things, be ready for a learning curve on this one. It is going to take several uses, likely a pass or two through the user manual, and (if you’re like me), a couple of youtube videos from talented creators to get you to understand the advanced functionality. I do feel like we’ve got a handle on most features now, but we are learning more all the time – even a few weeks out. If you are buying for a novice or intermediate hobbyist, this device is going to be great for them. Happy Hunting! Fair price: Knowing the quality of the product, I would have paid $300 for it, $50 more than we paid.