Nokta Double Score Metal Detector

The Nokta Double Score (Score 2) is the middle tier of Nokta's waterproof multi-frequency line: the same fully submersible SMF chassis as the base Score, with the control set that a real hunt asks for. A dry park is forgiving. A trashy old homesite, a mineralized field, or a wet salt beach is not, and that is where the extra sensitivity, recovery speed, and manual ground balance on the Double Score earn their place. It is IP68 rated and submersible to 16 ft / 5 m, the whole detector, not just the coil, on the same Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (SMF) core that anchors the line.

Why the Double Score, and when to size up or down

The Score line is one platform in three tiers. The Double Score (Score 2) is the step that turns the turn-on-and-go base Score into a machine you can tune. Over the base Score, it doubles the sensitivity range to 1 to 10, adds recovery speed (1 to 3) for separating targets in trash, adds ground balance (automatic, manual and tracking; the base Score has no ground balance setting) for mineralized dirt, adds an Iron Filter (0 to 9) and a Notch Filter so you decide how much iron and which target IDs you hear, adds a carbon-fiber upper shaft to the carbon lower shaft, and adds two custom user profiles you can save. Drop back to the base Score if you only ever hunt clean parks and want the simplest possible machine. Step up to the Triple Score (Score 3) Pro Pack if you want a fourth Relic mode, four frequencies, a second coil, and wireless headphones in the box. The Double Score is the sweet spot for the hunter who has outgrown a starter machine but does not need the flagship kit.

Most dealer pages for this machine reuse Nokta's base-Score line about having no settings to navigate, and some list it at 2.7 lb or with a 9.5 x 6 in / 24 x 15 cm coil. That sells the wrong detector. Nokta's own product page puts the Double Score at 2.6 lb / 1.2 kg with the SC30 12 x 9 in / 30 x 23 cm coil, and the reason to choose it over the base Score is exactly the settings: recovery speed, the iron and notch filters, and a ground balance you can set by hand. If you want a detector you never adjust, buy the Score and save the difference.

Simultaneous multi-frequency, and why it matters on the beach

SMF transmits several frequencies at once rather than one, so target IDs stay honest as ground mineralization changes. On wet salt sand, where single-frequency machines fall apart, that stability is the difference between digging good targets and chasing ghosts. Add the Double Score's recovery speed and manual ground balance and you can push sensitivity in ground that would overwhelm a simpler detector.

Nokta Score vs Double Score vs Triple Score: which one do you need?

The honest ladder, not a strike-through price. The SC-series coils and the platform carry across all three, so a household can share kit.

All three are IP68 waterproof to 16 ft / 5 m, run Simultaneous Multi-Frequency, use 60 target IDs, and carry the same 3-year Nokta warranty. Note the Double Score ships without wireless headphones in the box; only the Triple Score Pro Pack includes them.

Short answer: buy the Score for clean parks and the simplest possible machine; buy the Double Score (Score 2) when your ground has iron, trash or mineralization and you want recovery speed, iron and notch filters and manual ground balance; buy the Triple Score Pro Pack if you want Relic mode, four frequencies, full tone and threshold control, a second coil and wireless headphones in the box.

Does the Nokta Double Score detect gold?

Gold jewelry, yes, readily. Rings and chains in parks and on beaches, wet sand included, are what a multi-frequency machine finds well, and the Double Score's manual ground balance helps in mineralized sand. What it does not carry is a dedicated gold prospecting mode, so sub-gram natural nuggets in hot goldfield soil are outside its lane. For real nugget hunting, stay in the Nokta range with the Legend 2 and its true Gold mode, or the Magnetar 9000 deep-gold machine.

The software keeps improving after you buy it

The Double Score is field-updatable over USB with Nokta's Score Update Tool (Windows or macOS), and Nokta's updates are free. The current system software is V1.2 (September 9, 2024; nothing newer as of September 2026). V1.1 added Deep Target Identification (dt) to Field mode, which lets deep non-ferrous targets that are masked or read as iron register as non-ferrous. V1.2 made dt adjustable on the Double Score and Triple Score only: select the Recovery Speed setting, press the pinpoint button, and "dt" appears at the left of the screen; set it from 1 to 6 with the plus and minus buttons (0 turns it off). It works in Park, Field and Beach, in multi or single frequency. Nokta notes that stability can drop as dt goes up, so raise it one step at a time. V1.2 also improved Pinpoint and Beach mode and raised the volume of weak signals from deep targets. Reset to factory defaults after any update.

Compatible search coils

The Double Score uses the SC-series waterproof Double-D coils, and all three sizes interchange across the whole Score line. Your Double Score ships with the SC30; add a size when the ground calls for it:

• Nokta SC24 9.5 in x 6 in / 24 x 15 cm: the small coil for trashy, high-iron ground, tight spots, and pinpointing.
• Nokta SC30 12 in x 9 in / 30 x 23 cm: the standard all-round coil, and the one your detector ships with, useful as a spare or replacement.
• Nokta SC35 13.5 in x 12.5 in / 35 x 31.5 cm: the large coil for maximum depth and ground coverage on open sites.

For audio, Nokta lists two headphones as Double Score compatible: the Nokta BT Low Latency Headphones (aptX Low Latency Bluetooth; not waterproof) and the wired Nokta Waterproof Headphones for hunting with the detector under water. Everything that fits the Score line is on our Nokta Score, Double Score and Triple Score accessories page.

Who it's for

The Double Score fits the detectorist moving up from a starter machine who now hunts old homesites with iron, mineralized fields, or wet salt sand and the shallow surf, and wants simultaneous multi-frequency without a deep menu system. It also suits a household that already owns a Score, since the SC coils interchange across the line.

Honest limits: it has no tone options, threshold, iron volume, tone break or bottle-cap rejection, and no Relic mode; those live on the Triple Score Pro Pack. It has no gold prospecting mode. The Li-Po battery is built in, so there is no field battery swap; carry a USB power bank for long days. No headphones and no wall charger come in the box.

What comes in the factory box

• Nokta Double Score (Score 2) detector
• SC30 12 in x 9 in / 30 x 23 cm waterproof Double-D search coil with coil cover
• Headphone adapter, 1/4 in / 6.3 mm
• USB charging and data cable

No wall charger is included; the Double Score charges from any USB charger or power bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nokta Score 2 the same detector as the Double Score?

Yes. Score 2 and Double Score are two names for the same Nokta detector, part number 11000867. Nokta brands it the Double Score; many dealers and price lists call it the Score 2. It is the middle model of the Score line, between the Score and the Triple Score (Score 3) Pro Pack.

What is the difference between the Nokta Score, Double Score, and Triple Score?

One platform, three tiers. Compared with the base Nokta Score metal detector, this Nokta Double Score (Score 2) adds recovery speed (1 to 3), a ground balance setting (automatic, manual and tracking; the Score has no ground balance setting), an Iron Filter (0 to 9) and a Notch Filter, two custom profiles, a carbon-fiber upper shaft, and double the sensitivity (1 to 10). The Nokta Triple Score (Score 3) Pro Pack goes further with a fourth Relic mode, four frequencies (4/15/20 kHz + Multi), sensitivity to 15, three profiles, tone options, threshold, iron volume and bottle-cap rejection, a second SC24 coil, and aptX wireless headphones in the box.

Is the Nokta Double Score waterproof?

Yes. It is IP68 rated and the whole detector, control box included, is submersible to 16 ft / 5 m, not just the coil, a genuine waterproof multi-frequency metal detector for shallow water and the surf.

Does the Nokta Double Score detect gold?

It finds gold jewelry readily, and its manual ground balance helps in mineralized sand. It has no dedicated gold prospecting mode, so natural sub-gram nuggets in hot goldfield soil are outside its lane. For nugget hunting, stay in the Nokta range with the Legend 2 (true Gold mode) or the Magnetar 9000 deep-gold detector.

Which search coils fit the Nokta Double Score?

The Nokta SC-series waterproof Double-D coils: SC24 9.5x6 in (24x15 cm) for trash and tight ground, the standard SC30 12x9 in (30x23 cm) it ships with, and SC35 13.5x12.5 in (35x31.5 cm) for maximum coverage and depth. All three interchange across the Score, Double Score, and Triple Score.

Can the Double Score's software be updated, and what is Deep Target Identification?

Yes. It updates over USB with Nokta's free Score Update Tool; the current version is V1.2 (September 2024). Deep Target Identification (dt) lets deep non-ferrous targets that are masked or read as iron register as non-ferrous. On the Double Score, select Recovery Speed and press the pinpoint button to set dt from 1 to 6 (0 is off); higher values can reduce stability. Reset to factory defaults after updating.

Does the Nokta Double Score come with wireless headphones?

No. The Double Score ships without headphones in the box; only the Triple Score Pro Pack includes aptX wireless headphones. Its built-in Bluetooth works with the Nokta BT Low Latency Headphones, and the wired Nokta Waterproof Headphones are the choice for hunting under water. A 1/4 in / 6.3 mm headphone adapter is in the box.

Is History Seekers an authorized Nokta dealer, and what warranty comes with the Double Score?

History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Nokta dealer; every Double Score we sell is new, sourced through Nokta's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 3-year Nokta warranty.

Who you are buying from

History Seekers is a small American business and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. Everyone here detects, and the person who answers your call has real dirt time. If you find the Double Score advertised for less by another authorized seller, contact us with the competitor's current listing so we can verify it. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.

History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Nokta dealer; every Double Score we sell is new, sourced through Nokta's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 3-year Nokta warranty. Call 256-284-2247 and we will help you set it up for your ground, because the story is more important than the artifact.