Nokta The Legend 2 Metal Detector
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The metal detector that redefined performance just got a major upgrade. Meet the Nokta Legend 2 — an evolution of the groundbreaking original, now enhanced with smarter discrimination, improved audio clarity, faster pinpointing, and a lighter, more agile build. Whether you're hunting coins at the park, relics in the field, or gold on the fringe, the Legend 2 is built to make every swing count.
Precision You Can Trust
The Legend 2 now features a wider Target ID range (01–99) — a big step up from the original’s 01–60 scale. This means finer separation between targets like coins, relics, gold, and trash. You’ll dig smarter, with more confidence.
New Relic Mode
A brand‑new Relic Search Mode joins the existing Park, Field, Beach, and Gold modes. Whether you’re chasing history in iron-littered soil or working open pasture, Legend 2 gives you more control over what you hunt.
Improved Audio with Faster Response
Legend 2 introduces cleaner, lower-latency Bluetooth audio, improved tone clarity, and more refined tone options (7 total). This reduces fatigue, improves target recognition, and gives faster feedback on each swing.
Smarter Pinpointing
Target ID now remains visible while pinpointing, making it easier to track and lock onto your target without second guessing — especially useful in trashy or mineralized environments.
Lighter, More Balanced
A redesigned shaft and carbon fiber components bring the weight down to just 1.2 kg. That’s lighter than the original Legend, and makes all-day detecting a breeze.
Longer Runtime, Less Downtime
Thanks to an upgraded battery system, the Legend 2 offers extended runtime, keeping you in the field longer without reaching for the charger.
Two Coils Included
No need to buy extra coils right away — Legend 2 includes both an 11" DD coil for maximum depth and a smaller 8x5.5" DD coil for tight spaces or heavy trash conditions. Ultimate versatility, right out of the box.
Easier to Pack & Travel
It now collapses down to just 63 cm (25 inches) — compact enough for backpacks, car boots, or overhead bins.
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Target ID Range | 01 – 99 (high precision) |
| Search Modes | 5 Modes: Park, Field, Beach, Gold, Relic |
| Audio Tones | 7 tone options with improved clarity |
| Wireless Audio | Low-latency Bluetooth headphones included |
| Pinpoint Function | Persistent Target ID visible during pinpointing |
| Coils Included | 11″ DD coil + 8×5.5″ DD coil (both included) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) including coil |
| Collapsed Length | 63 cm (25″) – compact & travel‑friendly |
| Battery Type | Built-in rechargeable lithium battery |
| Battery Runtime | Extended runtime (upgraded capacity) |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 – submersible up to 3 m (10 ft) |
| Display | Backlit LCD with Target ID, Depth, Mode, etc. |
| Vibration Feedback | Yes – for silent target notification |
| Lighting | Backlight + LED flashlight on control box |
| Iron Discrimination | Advanced FerroCheck filtering |
| Frequency Technology | Simultaneous Multi-Frequency + selectable modes |
| Software Updates | Firmware upgradable via USB |
| Clock & Logging | Built-in clock, date, and detecting time logs |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Nokta The Legend 2 Metal Detector
What’s in the Box
| Included Item | Exact Detail |
|---|---|
| System Box | The Legend 2 control/system box with custom LCD display, keypad, speaker, LED flashlight, coil input socket and combined wired headphone / bone conduction headphone / charging input socket. |
| LD28 Search Coil | Waterproof DD Search Coil 28 cm / 11″ with coil cover. |
| LD21 Search Coil | Waterproof DD Search Coil 21 cm x 14 cm / 8″ x 5.5″ with coil cover. |
| USB Charging & Data Cable | Used for charging the internal battery and for data/software update connection where applicable. |
| Bluetooth Headphones | Bluetooth aptX™ Low Latency headphones for fast wireless target audio response. |
| Headphones Soft Case | Soft carry/storage case for the included Bluetooth headphones. |
Note: The included Bluetooth headphones are not waterproof. For submerged system-box use, use compatible Nokta waterproof headphones or bone conduction headphones sold separately.
Core Detector Specifications
| Detector Type | All-terrain metal detector with simultaneous multi-frequency operation plus selectable single frequencies. |
| Operating Frequencies | Multi (3), 4 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz and 40 kHz. |
| Search Modes | 5 modes: Park, Field, Beach, Relic and Gold. |
| Target ID Scale | 1–99 Target ID scale. Ferrous range is 1–20. Non-ferrous range is 21–99. |
| Custom User Profiles | 15 total user profile sets: 3 saved user profiles per search mode across 5 modes. |
| Audio Tones | Up to 99 tones, with selectable tone options depending on mode. |
| Audio Frequency Range | 100 Hz – 1200 Hz adjustable. |
| Sensitivity | 30 levels. Default sensitivity is 25. |
| Ground Balance | Automatic, Manual and Tracking ground balance. Relic mode also adds a second ground balance function for hot rocks / mineralised stones / red bricks. |
| Pinpoint | Yes. Pinpoint mode is non-motion and continues to provide Target ID and discrimination information. |
| ID in Pinpoint | Yes. |
| FerroCheck™ | Graphical ferrous / non-ferrous ratio indicator for helping identify iron-containing false non-ferrous targets such as bottle caps, rusted iron and mixed ferrous/non-ferrous objects. |
| Mineralization Indicator | Selectable display option using the FerroCheck bar area. Left side indicates iron mineralisation; right side indicates salt mineralisation. Salt mineralisation display operates in Multi frequency. |
| Depth Indicator | 5-level estimated depth/proximity indicator, calibrated around a 2.5 cm / 1″ coin reference target. |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68; detector is submersible up to 5 m / 16 ft. Bluetooth headphones excluded. |
| Display | Custom LCD with info bar, mode display, Target ID scale, discrimination pattern, sensitivity, operating frequency, FerroCheck / mineralisation bars, settings icons, clock, user profiles, depth indicator and audio status. |
| Backlight | Display backlight plus keypad backlight. |
| LED Flashlight | Yes. Built-in search-area flashlight for low-light detecting. |
| Vibration | Yes. Can be used with audio or as vibration-only feedback when audio is disabled. |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb including search coil. |
| Length | Adjustable from 63 cm to 145 cm / 25″ to 57″. |
| Battery | Internal 6700 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery. |
| Runtime | Approximately 8–20 hours, depending on frequency, speaker/headphone use, wireless use, backlight, flashlight and other settings. |
| Charging Time | Approximately 5–6 hours from empty. |
| Charging Input | Use a standard 5V 2A minimum USB power adapter. PC USB charging may take longer. |
| Warranty | 3 years. |
Search Mode Behaviour
| Mode | Best Use | Default / Important Behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| Park | Coins and jewellery in parks, urban areas and modern-trash sites. | Default custom discrimination rejects IDs 1–21 and accepts IDs 22–99. Park supports all single frequencies plus Multi. Factory default Recovery Speed 5 and 2 tones. FerroCheck is especially useful for checking bottle caps and mixed trash. |
| Field | Coin and relic hunting in pasture, cropped fields and ploughed fields. | Default custom discrimination rejects IDs 1–21 and accepts IDs 22–99. Supports all single and Multi frequencies. Factory default Recovery Speed 5 and 2 tones. Park and Field use different algorithms, and IDs 21–25 can resolve differently between the two modes. |
| Beach | Dry sand, wet salt sand and underwater detecting up to 5 m / 16 ft. | Beach mode uses Multi only; single frequencies cannot be selected. Multi options are MW for wet sand/underwater and MD for dry sand with very low salinity. Factory default Recovery Speed 6 and 2 tones. Includes beach stability adjustment. |
| Relic | Deep coins, larger masses and targets that may be close to the ground response. | Relic is a specialist deep mode. It resets the ground balance of the soil and may detect deep targets that other modes miss, but fringe targets may have no ID or unstable ID. Factory default Recovery Speed 5 and 1 tone. Tone options are removed; audio frequency changes with signal strength. Includes 2nd Ground Balance and Iron Rejection. |
| Gold | Mineralised goldfields, small shallow nuggets and larger deeper nuggets. | Gold mode uses 20 kHz, 40 kHz and Multi only. Lower single frequencies are not available. Factory default Recovery Speed 5 and 1 tone. Includes audible threshold by default. |
Frequency System
Simultaneous Multi Frequency
Runs multiple frequencies at the same time to cover a broader range of targets and terrain conditions. Multi frequency generally gives more stable Target IDs at depth and better performance on wet salt beaches and underwater by reducing ground noise.
Single Frequencies
4, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz are available depending on the selected mode. Lower frequencies can favour larger high-conductive targets; higher frequencies can favour small low-conductive targets such as thin jewellery or small gold.
Park / Field Multi Profiles
Park and Field offer M1, M2 and M3. M1 is more sensitive to high conductors. M2 favours low conductors. M3 is suited to damp, wet or conductive soils and can reduce responses from moisture, coke and aluminium foil around ID 20–21.
Beach Multi Profiles
Beach mode uses MW for wet sand / underwater and MD for dry sand with very low salinity. If dry sand has high salinity, MW may be the better option.
Software & Menu System — Detailed Settings
| Software Feature | Range / Options | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 30 levels; default 25. | Common to all modes. Used for depth and for controlling ambient EMI / ground noise. Manual recommends shifting frequency first before lowering sensitivity when chasing maximum depth. |
| Recovery Speed | 1–10. Defaults: Park 5, Field 5, Beach 6, Relic 5, Gold 5. | Lower values can improve depth but reduce close-target separation. Higher values improve separation in trash but can reduce detection depth. |
| Discrimination Patterns | All Metal, Ground Off, Ferrous Off, Custom. | All Metal accepts IDs 1–99. Ground Off rejects IDs 1–4. Ferrous Off rejects IDs 1–20. Custom allows individual IDs to be accepted or rejected. |
| Notch / Accept-Reject IDs | Individual control of IDs 1–99. | Each Target ID is represented by a single bar on the ID scale. Manual notch can edit one ID at a time or sequentially. Automatic notch can capture a target’s ID by sweeping it under the coil, then accept or reject that ID. |
| Automatic Sensitivity Reduction for Notching | Temporary Low Sensitivity function. | During automatic notch setup, pressing Ground Balance temporarily lowers sensitivity and displays “LS” to make unstable IDs easier to accept/reject. |
| Bottle Cap Rejection | 0–8; default 0; Multi frequency only. | Designed to make bottle caps report as iron. Off at 0. |
| Iron Rejection in Relic Mode | 0–5; default 0. | Relic-mode specific. Helps identify shallower ferrous targets by giving a lower iron-style tone depending on signal strength. Increasing it can raise the chance that deep non-ferrous targets produce a ferrous tone. |
| Iron Filter | 1–9; Multi frequency only; not available in Relic. | Helps non-ferrous targets masked by iron become detectable in trashy sites. Defaults: Park 3, Field 3, Beach 1, Gold 3. Level 9 can help classify some unwanted mid-conductors as iron. |
| Beach Stability | 1–5; default 5; Beach mode only. | Reduces beach ground noise and false signals. Higher stability gives maximum quietness but can reduce responses from low-conductive targets such as gold around ID 21. |
| Frequency Shift / Noise Cancellation | 19 channels; default channel 10. | Available for all frequencies including Multi. Can be manual or automatic. Used to reduce EMI from other detectors, power lines, cell sites, wireless radios and other electromagnetic sources. |
| Ground Suppressor | 0–8; default 0. | Designed to suppress false ground signals in difficult terrain. Recommended to leave off unless needed. |
| Deep Target Identification | 1–3; default 3. | Helps non-ferrous deep targets that are masked or detected as iron report as non-ferrous. Available in all modes except Relic and works with Multi and single frequencies. |
| Volume Level | 10 levels; default 7. | Common to all modes. Affects total detector volume and proportionally affects tone-zone volumes. |
| Screen Backlight | 0–5 and A1–A5. | 0 is off. 1–5 stays continuously lit. A1–A5 lights briefly when a target is detected or while navigating the menu, then turns off. |
| Keypad Backlight | On / Off. | Adjusted while the screen backlight setting is selected by pressing the Pinpoint & Accept/Reject button. |
| Vibration | 0 / 1. | 0 is off, 1 is on. Works on the detection screen only and can be used with audio or as vibration-only target feedback. |
| LED Flashlight | 0 / 1. | 0 is off, 1 is on. The flashlight is off at each startup to conserve battery. |
| Clock | 12-hour or 24-hour display. | Built-in clock is shown in the upper-right screen area. Time can be set from the Extra Settings menu. |
| Usage Duration Counter | YY-MM-DD-HH format. | The detector records total operating time from first use and can display lifetime usage in years, months, days and hours. |
| FerroCheck / Mineralization Display Option | 0 = Mineralization indicator, 1 = FerroCheck indicator. | Common to all modes and stored in memory after power off. Lets the same bar area serve either target ferrous/non-ferrous checking or ground mineralisation feedback. |
Audio Software — Detailed
| Audio Feature | Specification / Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Audio Output Options | Speaker, bone conduction headphones, Bluetooth headphones, multiple audio output, and wired headphones using optional adapter. |
| Bluetooth Audio | Bluetooth mode enters pairing when selected. The display distinguishes standard Bluetooth headphones from aptX™ Low Latency headphones. Paired headphones can be deleted from memory by long-pressing Pinpoint & Accept/Reject in the Bluetooth setting. |
| Bluetooth Auto Shut-Off | Connected headphones automatically turn off if no sound is transmitted from the detector for 14 minutes. |
| Multiple Audio Output | When Bluetooth is connected, audio can be sent through both Bluetooth headphones and the detector speaker simultaneously. |
| Wired Headphones | Detected automatically when connected through the optional adapter. When wired headphones are connected, audio output cannot be changed manually until they are disconnected. |
| Bone Conduction Headphones | Dedicated output mode. If bone conduction output is selected without the headphones connected, no detector audio will be heard. |
| Number of Tones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 99 or P Tone Pitch. Gold and Relic are fixed to 1 tone and cannot be changed. |
| 99-Tone Mode | Similar zone split to 2-Tone, but generates a separate tone frequency for each Target ID. Lower frequencies are used for ferrous range; mid/high tones for non-ferrous range. |
| Tone Pitch | Audio frequency changes in proportion to target signal strength as the coil approaches the target. |
| Tone Volume | 0–10 per tone zone. Useful for lowering unwanted target zones on trashy sites. Not active in Gold or Relic modes. |
| Tone Frequency | 1–30 per tone zone. Used to make target categories easier to recognise by sound. Not active in Gold or Relic modes. |
| Tone Break | Moves the ID points separating tone zones. Not available with 1-Tone, so it does not work in Gold or Relic modes. |
| Threshold Level | 0–30. Defaults: Park 0, Field 0, Beach 0, Gold 14. Not available in Relic. Threshold helps weak, small and deep target responses stand out. |
| Threshold Frequency | 1–30. Defaults: Park 10, Field 10, Beach 10, Gold 13. Not available in Relic. |
| Audio Gain | 1–6. Defaults: Park 1, Field 1, Beach 5, Relic 3, Gold 1. Changes the signal-to-audio response model and can lift or reduce weak target audio output. It does not increase detection depth. |
Ground, Iron & Target Analysis Software
Ground Balance
Automatic, Manual and Tracking options are available. The detector can ground balance from 00–99 in all modes, and 00–20 in Beach MW Multi frequency. Beach MD and Beach MW require separate ground balance values.
Relic 2nd Ground Balance
Relic mode adds a second ground balance to help reduce false signals from hot rocks, mineralised stones, red bricks and ground changes. In Relic mode, first and second ground balancing are automatic only.
FerroCheck™
Shows the ferrous/non-ferrous signal ratio graphically. It is most useful on stronger, shallower targets and should be checked with broad sweeps from multiple angles.
Mineralization Indicator
Can display iron and salt mineralisation. Salt mineralisation operates only in Multi frequency; single frequency displays iron mineralisation only.
Software Update, Reset & Diagnostics
| Software Update Capability | The Legend 2 supports software updates. Nokta announces updates and update instructions through the product page. |
| Software Version Display | The software version is shown in the upper-right corner of the screen each time the detector is turned on. |
| Startup Message | When powered on, the loading message “L2” appears before the device enters operation. |
| Factory Reset | With the detector off, press and hold Pinpoint & Accept/Reject plus Power / Settings. “Fd” appears first. Continue holding until “Ld” appears, then release. The detector restarts to factory defaults. |
| Check Coil Warning | “CC” indicates interruption in the search coil transmitter signal, possibly from a loose/unattached connector, wrong coil, faulty coil/cable or coil control circuit issue. |
| Low Battery Warning | “Lo” appears when the battery is depleted, then the detector shuts down. |
| System Error Warning | “SE” indicates a system error. Restart the detector; if it persists, reset by holding Power / Settings for 30 seconds. If still unresolved, contact technical service. |
Battery, Charging & Power Use
| Internal Battery | 6700 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery. |
| Runtime | 8–20 hours depending on settings and use. |
| Charge Time | Approximately 5–6 hours from empty. |
| Recommended Charger | 5V 2A minimum USB power adapter. PC USB charging may be slower. |
| Powerbank Use | The detector can be powered and charged from a powerbank via the charging socket, but wired headphones cannot be used at the same time. |
| Underwater Power Warning | Do not use the detector underwater while connected to a powerbank. |
| Charging Temperature | Do not charge below 0°C / 32°F or above 35°C / 95°F. |
| Battery Replacement | The internal battery can only be replaced by Nokta Detectors or an authorised service centre. |
| Optional External Battery | An optional waterproof spare battery is available separately. When attached, wired headphones cannot be plugged into the detector. |
Included Coil Details
| Coil | Size | Type | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD28 | 28 cm / 11″ | Waterproof DD search coil with cover | General-purpose coil for coverage, depth and everyday detecting across parks, fields and beaches. |
| LD21 | 21 cm x 14 cm / 8″ x 5.5″ | Waterproof DD search coil with cover | Smaller coil for tighter areas, trashier sites, better manoeuvrability and improved separation around close targets. |
