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Nokta Legend 2 vs. Nokta Legend
Product review 2025 / 2026
Nokta Legend 2
vs. Nokta Legend
The comprehensive comparison: where are the technical differences, who is the upgrade worthwhile for – and why is the Legend 2 considered one of the strongest multi-frequency detectors in its price class?
Introduction
Since its launch in 2022, the Nokta The Legend has had a lasting impact on the world of metal detectors. As Nokta's first detector with simultaneous multi-frequency technology, it set standards in its price class and built up a loyal, worldwide community. Now Nokta is following up: the Legend 2 is not just an iterative update – Nokta has redeveloped hardware and software from the ground up, listened to the feedback of thousands of active detectorists and built a detector that is lighter, more precise, more stable and more comfortable than its predecessor. This review looks at all the relevant differences and technical details and helps you make the right purchasing decision.
At a glance: Legend vs. Legend 2
| Feature | Nokta The Legend Pro | Nokta Legend 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | €699 | €1,099 |
| Target ID scale | 1 – 60 | 1 – 99 |
| Search modes | 4 (Park, Field, Beach, Gold) | 5 (+ Relic mode) |
| User profiles | 4 in total | 15 (3 per mode) |
| Battery capacity | 5,050 mAh | 6,700 mAh (+33%) |
| Weight | approx. 1.3 kg | approx. 1.2 kg |
| Search coil series | LG series | LD series (new) |
| Pinpoint with live ID | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Firmware updates | Cable (PC) | OTA wireless |
| FerroCheck™ | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Illuminated buttons | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Waterproof | IP68 / 5 m | IP68 / 5 m |
| Bluetooth headphones | in the set | in the set (aptX™ LL) |
| Carbon fibre shaft | Yes | Yes (revised) |
| Shaft length (collapsed) | variable | 63 – 145 cm |
Technical innovations in detail
Target ID scale 1–99
The extended scale (previously: 1–60) allows a much finer distinction between similar metals. Especially on trashy sites, with mixed signals or in mineralised ground, this noticeably reduces unnecessary digging.
Fewer false signals · more accuracyFerroCheck™ technology
Nokta's new iron filter system identifies bottle caps, nails and other iron finds faster and more reliably than before. This saves time and makes your detecting day more efficient – especially on heavily trashed historical sites.
Exclusive to the Legend 2Relic mode (NEW)
A search mode developed specifically for historical sites. Optimised for old settlement sites, military relics, deep coins and historical fields – a clear plus for ambitious treasure hunters.
5th search mode, exclusivePinpoint with live target ID
While pinpointing, the Legend 2 shows the target ID of the located object in real time. This allows more precise recovery, less unnecessary digging and a faster assessment of the find before you dig it up.
A practical improvement6,700 mAh battery (+33%)
The much more powerful lithium polymer battery (6,700 mAh instead of 5,050 mAh) allows considerably longer detecting days without recharging. Charging via USB – an external power bank can also be connected on the go.
Longer run time · USB chargingOTA firmware updates
Wireless updates directly via smartphone or laptop – no PC, no cable, no hassle. New functions and improvements can thus be installed much more quickly and easily. Better future-proofing included.
No cable needed any more15 user profiles
Up to 15 individual profiles (3 per search mode) can be saved. Beach dry, beach wet, park coins, park jewellery, field relics – everything can be called up at the touch of a button. Compared with the 4 profiles of the Legend Pro, a massive gain in convenience.
3× more flexibilityOptimised saltwater stability
The improved signal processing of the Legend 2 shows particularly in wet sand and at the transition to the water: calmer behaviour, fewer false signals, cleaner target identification – even in demanding saltwater conditions.
Ideal for beaches & coastsLD search coils (newly developed)
The new LD coil series is specifically matched to the revised electronics of the Legend 2 and offers better depth performance, more stable signals and more precise junk separation. Important: the LG coils of the Legend 1 are not compatible.
LD28 & LD21 includedSearch modes at a glance
Park
Coins & jewellery
Field
Area & depth
Beach
Dry & wet
Gold
Nuggets & fine gold
NEW
Relic
Historical finds
Technical specifications – Nokta Legend 2
Technology
Simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) + 5 single frequencies (4–40 kHz)
Target IDs
1 – 99 (extended)
Search modes
Park · Field · Beach · Gold · Relic
User profiles
15 (3 per mode)
Battery
6,700 mAh Li-Po, USB charging
Weight
approx. 1.2 kg
Water protection
IP68 – fully submersible to 5 m
Shaft material
Carbon fibre (revised)
Shaft length
63 cm (collapsed) to 145 cm
Search coils (standard)
LD series (LD28, LD21 included)
Bluetooth
aptX™ Low Latency (LL)
Firmware updates
OTA wireless (smartphone / laptop)
Discrimination
All metal · Ground Off · Iron Off · Custom
Audio
Polyphonic, adjustable; vibration; speaker
Interference suppression
EMI / noise cancel (several channels)
Display
Large LCD with backlight, illuminated buttons
Scope of delivery
LD28 coil, LD21 coil, aptX™ LL Bluetooth headphones
Manufacturer
Nokta Mühendislik A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
Ergonomics & design
With the Legend 2, Nokta has stepped things up not only on the inside but also on the outside. The new carbon fibre shaft has been revised and offers a better balance between coil and housing. At around 1.2 kg the total weight is noticeably lower than its predecessor (approx. 1.3 kg) – which is particularly noticeable on searches lasting several hours. The larger display provides better readability even in sunlight, and the illuminated buttons make operation easier on night searches or in poor light. The menu navigation has been fundamentally revised: no more hidden submenus, a clear structure, ready to go immediately.
What makes the Legend 2 special
Strengths at a glance
- Two search coils (LD28 & LD21) as standard – hardly any competitor offers this
- aptX™ Low Latency Bluetooth headphones included as standard
- 99 target IDs for the most precise metal discrimination
- Fully waterproof to 5 metres (IP68)
- FerroCheck™ for fast iron detection
- New Relic mode for historical sites
- 15 storable user profiles (3 per search mode)
- OTA firmware updates wirelessly via smartphone
- 6,700 mAh battery – 33% more run time than its predecessor
- Optimised stability on mineralised & saltwater ground
- Illuminated buttons suitable for night searching
- Pinpoint with live target ID display – know immediately what lies beneath
Purchase recommendation: which model for whom?
Model
Nokta The Legend Pro
€699
- Outstanding value for money in the multi-frequency segment
- Proven, stable technology with a large community
- Ideal way into the world of simultaneous multi-frequency
- Regular searching without extreme demands on precision
- Anyone who prefers a strong detector at an attractive price
- Fully waterproof – also suitable for the beach
Model
Nokta Legend 2
€1,099
- Intensive, regular use on demanding terrain
- Maximum precision & the finest metal discrimination (99 IDs)
- Frequent searching on trashy or mineralised ground
- Beach, salt water, shallow water – with improved stability
- Historical sites & relic hunting (Relic mode)
- Anyone who wants maximum comfort, flexibility & future-proofing
Conclusion & rating
The Nokta Legend 2 is not a simple update – it is a new generation.
With the Legend 2, Nokta has consistently listened to the feedback of its worldwide user community and built a detector that goes one step further in almost all relevant areas: more precise target IDs, better stability, longer run time, more search modes, more comfort. No other multi-frequency detector in this price class comes with two search coils of different sizes, aptX™ LL Bluetooth headphones and full IP68 waterproofing to 5 metres in one package.
If you already own the Legend and are happy with it, you do not need to switch immediately. But if you are buying new or looking for a genuine upgrade, go for the Legend 2 – and get the most technically advanced overall package that Nokta currently offers in this class.
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