Nokta have released two additional search coils – as they have promised before, and this manufacturer seems to keep their promises! – and we have already made a more detailed review of these two compatible coils, and conducted a comparison test with the first one for Simplex+, in this post. The Nokta Simplex + is also fully waterproof up to 3m deep and is therefore fully protected from water, mud or dust ingress into it’s most sensitive and important inner workings. A great way to familiarise yourself with all of the Nokta Makro Simplex + features is to take a look through the user manual.

The X-TERRA PRO comes with a search head which is 1” bigger than the Simplex. The Simplex comes as standard with the SP28 11” search coil and the X-TERRA PRO comes with the V12X 12" Double-D Elliptical coil. *side note – both come with a skid plate to keep your coil safe. We have dedicated Simplex + users in my club that have found some fantastic items at great depths. I have also been blown away by how deep and fast it is between iron. Simplex+ is waterproof and can be used underwater on the depth of up to 10 feet. Logically enough, it supports wireless headphones. Also, vibration mode is available, which is extremely cool when you’re underwater. Vibration mode instead of audio signal is also handy in places where you do not want to make much noise. As mentioned, Nokta are always pushing for improvements in their products. The Nokta Makro Simplex + is no different. There have been several software improvements since its launch.

The Minelab XTerra Pro

We’re not going to spend a huge amount of time comparing the three Vanquish detectors and the new range of Simplex now (more on that in another blog) but instead want to see how the new X-TERRA PRO will change the marketplace for those looking to buy their first machine, or those looking for a specific detecting experience. The Nokta SIMPLEX New Generation series boasts all new aesthetics, enhanced technical performance, fully waterproof up to 5 m (16 ft) and all at an impressive reduced weight of 1.2kg (2.6lbs).

The X-TERRA PRO is a cutting-edge metal detector at an unbelievably low price. It borrows features from it’s higher-spec Minelab relatives. Minelab have once again flexed their technical prowess and delivered an affordable, high-performance machine. The X-TERRA PRO wins on waterproof rating, frequency option, target id’s, warranty, looks, coil size, and search modes. SIMPLEX+ will vibrate upon detection of target! Ideal for the hearing impaired users as well as for detection underwater.Ferrous metals signal volume. You can make it higher or lower, or simply set it silent, to remove signals to ferrous metals targets altogether

The Simplex has been one of the best-selling machines in various countries and so has a great reputation. The Ultra model includes low latency Bluetooth wireless audio, allowing you to connect to the Bluetooth headphones of your choice, SIMPLEX continues to be unrivalled in terms of making quality metal detecting available and affordable for all by offering 3 different models at different price levels. Whether you're a beginner or you want an affordable yet powerful detector, SIMPLEX has you covered!The other winner is that the Simplex + has in built wireless technology which the Vanquish 340 and 440 don’t have. This is not available until you get to the Vanquish 540 so you have to use wired headphones. This can mainly be seen with the search modes which include Park 1 & 2, Field, Beach and All Metal. Their was a fundamental shift by Minelab from discrimination “patterns” to “Search Modes”. The ability of the Nokta Simplex+ to sniff out targets is in my opinion just unbelievable! It’s main single frequency rival now is the Minelab XTerra Pro. Read my article on the XTerra Pro here!

One of the most valuable Simplex features is automatic and manual ground balance. If I remember correctly, only Quest detectors have a ground balance feature in the entry-level segment of metal detectors, but it doesn’t work so good.You cannot afford a high-end detector but you simply want extreme depth and the basic features of a high-end device? If you said yes to one of the above, SIMPLEX+ is the sole choice that covers it all. We are proud to offer our first entry-level detector, the SIMPLEX+, which makes quality metal detecting available and affordable for all users. The Nokta Makro Simplex plus is a mid to high range specification single frequency coin and treasure seeking metal detector that was launched after the Minelab Equinox 600 and 800.