The Nokta The Legend has been one of the most popular multi-frequency metal detectors for years. It convinces with strong performance, modern technology and an excellent price-performance ratio – and is a highly sought-after choice for both beginners and experienced detectorists.
With the Nokta Legend 2, Nokta has introduced the official successor model. Based on the proven Legend, the device has been specifically further developed and equipped with additional functions that are particularly interesting for ambitious detectorists.
The Nokta Legend 2 is currently one of the most powerful multi-frequency metal detectors on the market. As the official successor to the successful Legend, it combines proven technology with targeted further developments in precision, stability and ease of use.
Its performance in demanding conditions is particularly impressive: mineralized soils, littered areas or salty beach sand are processed much more calmly and stably by the Legend 2 than by many other detectors in this price range. This is where it plays to its strengths, convincing with very clear target identification and high depth performance.
The crucial question is therefore:
Which model suits you better – Legend or Legend 2?
In this article, we will show you all the important differences – including a price comparison – and help you make the right purchasing decision.
Price comparison: Legend Pro vs. Legend 2
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Nokta The Legend Pro | 699 € |
| Nokta Legend 2 | 1,099 € |
The price difference is around €400.
This clearly raises the question: Do the additional functions of the Legend 2 offer enough added value to justify this difference?
The most important differences in direct comparison
We also went through the differences in our video in 60 seconds:
1. Conductance values: 1–60 vs. 1–99
| Model | Conductance Scale |
|---|---|
| Legend | 1–60 |
| Legend 2 | 1–99 |
The extended 99-scale of the Legend 2 enables finer metal differentiation.
Especially with:
- littered areas
- mixed signals
- mineralized soils
this provides more certainty when digging.
➡ Fewer false signals. More targeted finds.
2. Depth performance & stability
The Legend already delivers strong performance. The Legend 2 goes a step further here.
Thanks to optimized signal processing and additional EMI/Noise Cancel channels, it works:
- more quietly under power lines
- more stably with radio interference
- more reliably on mineralized soils
- more securely on salty beaches
- Especially in challenging conditions, the technical progress is evident.
3. Relic Mode – An additional search mode
Legend search modes: Park | Field | Beach | Gold
Legend 2 additionally: ✔ Relic Mode
This mode was specially developed for historical sites and offers advantages for:
- old settlement sites
- military relics
- deeply buried coins
- historical fields
A clear plus for ambitious treasure hunters.
4. Pinpoint with ID display
On the Legend 2, the conductance value is displayed directly during pinpointing.
This ensures:
✔ more precise locating
✔ faster recovery
✔ less unnecessary digging
✔ more efficient work
A small detail – with great practical benefit.
5. Battery & runtime
| Model | Battery |
|---|---|
| Legend | 5050 mAh |
| Legend 2 | 6700 mAh |
The Legend 2 offers up to 33% more runtime.
This is particularly noticeable during long detecting days.
6. Firmware updates
Legend: Updates via cable to PC.
Legend 2:
✔ Wireless OTA updates via smartphone or laptop.
More convenience and better future-proofing.
7. New coil system (LD coils)
Legend: LG coil series
Legend 2: New LD coil series (e.g. LD21, LD28)
The LD coils are specially matched to the new electronics and offer:
- better depth performance
- more stable signals
- better trash separation
Important: The coil systems are not compatible.
8. Memory & user profiles – the Legend 2 is clearly superior here!
A major difference that is extremely important in everyday use concerns the memory for custom programs.
| Feature | Nokta The Legend Pro | Nokta Legend 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Savable profiles | 4 in total | up to 15 |
| Profiles per search mode | limited | 3 per mode |
| Flexibility | good | very high |
What does this mean in practice?
With the Legend Pro, you can save four individual setups.
With the Legend 2, you can save up to 15 profiles, for example:
✔ Park – Coins
✔ Park – Jewelry
✔ Park – lots of trash
✔ Field – maximum depth
✔ Field – fast search
✔ Beach – dry
✔ Beach – wet
✔ Relics – Setup 1 / 2 / 3
➡ This saves an enormous amount of time and makes the Legend 2 particularly attractive for ambitious detectorists.
9. Ergonomics & comfort
Legend 2:
✔ lighter (~1.2 kg instead of ~1.3 kg)
✔ larger display
✔ illuminated buttons
✔ more modern menu navigation
✔ better balance
Especially during multi-hour searches, the difference is clearly noticeable.
10. Fully waterproof – perfect for beaches and shallow water
Both the Nokta The Legend and the Nokta Legend 2 are fully waterproof and therefore perfectly suited for:
- beach and coastal searches
- rain and wet conditions
- shallow water and shoreline areas
- wet meadows or marshy terrain
This is a decisive advantage, especially for vacationers and beachcombers.
The Legend 2 particularly demonstrates its further development in saltwater areas: thanks to optimized signal processing and improved stability, it works even more quietly and stably in wet sand and in the transition to water than the Legend. This means fewer interference signals and cleaner target identification – even in demanding conditions.
So, if you regularly search near the sea or in salty waters, you will noticeably benefit from this improved performance with the Legend 2.
Which "Legend" model is suitable for whom?
Nokta The Legend Pro (699 €)
Ideal for you if you:
✔ are looking for a very good price-performance ratio
✔ want a proven, powerful device
✔ search regularly, but not extremely demanding
✔ want a high-quality introduction to multi-frequency technology
Nokta Legend 2 (1,099 €)
Ideal for you if you:
✔ detect regularly and intensively
✔ want maximum precision
✔ often work in difficult soils
✔ want more comfort and flexibility
✔ simply want the best device Nokta currently offers in this class
✔ want a detector that delivers top performance on almost any terrain
Conclusion – Which version should you buy?
The Nokta The Legend is still a powerful, modern detector with an excellent price-performance ratio.
The Nokta Legend 2 builds on this success and offers:
- more precise conductance values (1–99)
- better stability & depth performance
- additional Relic Mode
- longer battery life
- wireless updates
- significantly more memory profiles
- optimized coil system
If you want the technically more modern and powerful overall package, the Legend 2 is the better choice.
If you are looking for a very powerful device at a more attractive price, the Legend Pro is still an excellent option.
Why buy the Nokta Legend or Legend 2 from the International Detector Center?
When buying a metal detector, it's not just the device that matters – but above all, where you buy it.
✔ Official Nokta Distributor (sole official partner)
The International Detector Center (IDC) is the official Nokta distributor for:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Sweden
This makes IDC the only official Nokta sales partner in these countries.
✔ Official technical Nokta Service Center
In addition, the International Detector Center is Nokta's official technical service center.
This means:
- quick help with problems
- direct contact with the manufacturer
- original parts & professional repairs
- no shipping abroad
- no detours via intermediaries
✔ Germany's largest metal detector specialist shop
At IDC you get:
- competent expert advice
- experienced detectorists as contacts
- honest recommendations
- large range of accessories
Here you buy not just a device – but experience, service and security.
Buy now from the official Nokta partner
Get the Legend 2 directly from the International Detector Center – the only official Nokta Distributor and official Service Center for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Sweden.
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