Description
The Nokta Simplex ULTRA price is £299.95 with free UK delivery. It is the machine we recommend more often than any other, because it does the things that actually matter on a British permission, it is light enough to swing all day, and it goes in the sea without a second thought.
Why the Simplex ULTRA Gets Recommended So Often
| Simplex ULTRA | Double Score | The Legend | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299.95 | £399.95 | £799.95 |
| Frequency | 15 kHz single | Simultaneous multi, plus 15 kHz | Simultaneous multi, plus 5 selectable |
| Search modes | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Target ID | 01 to 99 | 01 to 60 | 01 to 60 |
| Sensitivity levels | 30 | 10 | 30 |
| Waterproof | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.2 kg | About 1.3 kg |
Nokta Simplex ULTRA Specification
| Price | £299.95 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 15 kHz |
| Search modes | 6 |
| Target ID | 01 to 99 |
| Sensitivity | 30 levels |
| Ground balance | Automatic and manual |
| Waterproof | 5 m / 16 ft |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb |
| Shaft | Full carbon fibre, 25 to 52 in adjustable |
| Coil | SX28 waterproof DD, 28 cm / 11 in |
| Battery | 2300 mAh lithium, USB charging |
| Other | Bluetooth, vibration, LED torch, backlit LCD |
Nokta Simplex ULTRA in Full Detail
The Nokta Simplex ULTRA is a lightweight, fully waterproof metal detector designed to deliver advanced features and strong detection performance at an accessible price. Operating at 15 kHz, the Simplex ULTRA is suitable for detecting coins, relics, jewellery and other metal targets across a range of environments.
Weighing just 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), the Simplex ULTRA features a fully carbon-fibre shaft and an adjustable length of 25 to 52 inches, making it comfortable to use and easy to transport. Its IP68 waterproof rating allows the detector to be fully submerged to depths of up to 5 metres (16 ft).
Advanced Search Modes
The Nokta Simplex ULTRA provides six search modes: Field, Park, 4 Tone, 99 Tone, Beach and All Metal. These modes allow users to adjust the detector for different terrains and target types.
The detector also offers 30 sensitivity levels, automatic and manual ground balance, 01 to 99 Target ID, notch discrimination, frequency shift, Iron Off, Ground Suppressor and adjustable recovery speed.
Built for Land and Underwater Detecting
With its waterproof construction, vibration function, LCD and keypad backlighting and built-in LED flashlight, the Simplex ULTRA metal detector is designed for detecting in a variety of conditions, including low-light and underwater environments. The shaft can also retract to approximately 63 cm (25 inches) for convenient storage and transport.
Bluetooth & Rechargeable Battery
The Simplex ULTRA includes Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in 2300mAh lithium battery and USB charging. Firmware can also be updated via USB, helping users keep the detector’s software up to date.
Key Features
- 15 kHz operating frequency
- Fully waterproof up to 5 m / 16 ft
- 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs lightweight design
- 6 search modes
- 01 to 99 Target ID
- 30 sensitivity levels
- Automatic & manual ground balance
- Notch discrimination
- Frequency shift
- Iron Off
- Ground Suppressor
- Recovery Speed adjustment
- Pinpoint function
- Vibration detection
- Bluetooth enabled
- LCD & keypad backlight
- Built-in LED flashlight
- Fully carbon-fibre shaft
- Adjustable 25 to 52 inch length
- Built-in 2300mAh lithium battery
- Firmware updates via USB
- 28 cm / 11″ waterproof DD SX28 search coil
Where the Nokta Simplex ULTRA Sits in the Nokta Range
- Nokta PulseDive Scuba £249.95, a pulse induction underwater unit, not a land detector
- Nokta Simplex ULTRA £299.95, the best value way into serious detecting (this machine)
- Nokta Double Score £399.95, simultaneous multi frequency at the lowest price Nokta offer it
- Nokta Triple Score PRO PACK £499.95, two coils, Bluetooth headphones and four frequency options
- Nokta Gold Kruzer £599.95, 61kHz, built for small gold rather than coins
- Nokta The Legend £799.95, five selectable frequencies and five search modes
- Nokta Impact PRO £799.95, twelve search modes and AA battery operation
- Nokta The Legend 2 £999.95, 01 to 99 target ID, Relic mode and FerroCheck
- Nokta Invenio Pro £5,999.95, an imaging system that draws the target rather than beeping
The full range sits on our Nokta metal detectors page.
Who Should Not Buy One
If you detect wet salt beaches most weekends, simultaneous multi frequency handles salt better than a single 15kHz frequency. The Double Score at £399.95 is the cheapest way to get it.
If your permissions are full of iron, the finer target separation on the Nokta Legend will save you digging. On ordinary ground you will not notice the difference.
If you specifically want small gold, 15kHz is too low. That is the Gold Kruzer at 61kHz.
Why Buy From Us
Nokta Simplex ULTRA Questions, Answered
How much is the Nokta Simplex ULTRA?
£299.95, reduced from £349.95. We say this plainly on our Nokta page too: it is the best value detector we sell at any price, because you get the whole machine rather than a stripped down version of one.
Is it really fully waterproof?
Yes, rated IP68 and submersible to 5 metres, 16 feet. That is not splash resistance, it is genuine submersion, and it is standard rather than an upgrade. For beach and river work it removes the main thing that kills detectors.
What are the six search modes?
Field, Park, 4 Tone, 99 Tone, Beach and All Metal. Most owners live in two of them. Beach mode is the one that matters if you work wet sand, and Field is where you will spend most of your time on farmland.
Is it suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes, and it is our usual recommendation for a first serious machine. The preset modes do the thinking at the start, and the depth of adjustment underneath, 30 sensitivity levels, notch discrimination, frequency shift and adjustable recovery speed, is there when you are ready for it.
How heavy is it and how does it pack down?
1.2kg, 2.6lbs, on a full carbon fibre shaft adjustable from 25 to 52 inches. It retracts to about 63cm, 25 inches, which means it fits in a rucksack or behind a car seat rather than needing its own space.
How is it powered, and what is the Bluetooth for?
A built in 2,300mAh lithium battery charged over USB, so a phone charger or power bank works. Bluetooth handles wireless headphones, and the same USB connection lets you update the firmware, which Nokta have a strong record of continuing to issue.
What is the coil, and can I change it?
It ships with a 28cm waterproof DD coil, which is a sensible all round size. DD coils cope with mineralised British soil far better than concentric designs, which is why nearly every serious machine uses one.
What else is built in?
A pinpoint function, vibration detection for noisy or underwater use, an LED flashlight, and backlighting on both the LCD and the keypad. A separate handheld pinpointer at £49.95 is still faster once the hole is open.
Is the Nokta Simplex ULTRA good for a complete beginner?
Yes, and it is the one we suggest most often. The modes are preset sensibly so you can detect on day one, and the adjustment is there when you want it. It is also light enough that a long first session does not put you off.
Simplex ULTRA or the older Simplex Plus?
The ULTRA is the current model. If you are comparing prices with an older Simplex elsewhere, check which version it is, because the ULTRA adds modes, target ID resolution and the carbon fibre shaft.
Can I take it in the sea?
Yes, to 5 metres. Rinse it in fresh water afterwards like any detector used in salt, and the coil cover is worth having.
What is the Ground Suppressor for?
Noisy, mineralised or electrically busy ground. It calms the machine down at a small cost in depth, which is usually the right trade when the alternative is constant chatter.
Nokta Simplex ULTRA or a cheaper detector?
Below this price you start losing waterproofing, rechargeable batteries and real adjustment. We sell cheaper machines and they have their place, but the ULTRA is the point where a detector stops limiting you.
Does it come with headphones?
It has a speaker and Bluetooth is built in, so wireless headphones pair directly. Wired headphones need the appropriate waterproof connector, so ask us rather than guessing.









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