Head-To-Head Comparison
Minelab Equinox 800 vs Nokta Legend
A quick, honest look at how the Minelab Equinox 800 and the Nokta Legend compare on specs, depth, price and real-world performance.
🏆 Our Top Pick
Equinox 800
This one’s far closer than the price gap makes it look. The Legend is superb value. It’s multi-frequency, submersible to a full 5m, and endlessly tweakable, and at roughly £300 less it’s the smarter buy for plenty of folk. The Equinox 800 just shades it on all-round polish and, crucially, that massive user base, so there’s always someone at the club who can help you set it up. Want to save money and tinker? The Legend. Want the machine everyone already knows inside out? The 800.
Side-By-Side Specs
Pros & Cons
Minelab Equinox 800
PROS
- ✓All-environment excellence
- ✓Beach 2 and Gold modes
- ✓User-adjustable recovery speed
- ✓Iron Bias control
- ✓Fully submersible to 3m
- ✓Multi-frequency and single-frequency options
CONS
- ✗12-hour rechargeable battery requires planning
- ✗Significant learning curve to unlock full potential
- ✗Expensive but worth it
Nokta Legend
PROS
- ✓5m submersibility (deeper than Equinox 600)
- ✓Multi-frequency and selectable single frequencies
- ✓Highly customisable
- ✓Massive accessories ecosystem
- ✓Strong community and firmware updates
CONS
- ✗Display harder to read in bright sunlight than some rivals
- ✗Simultaneous MF slightly different character to Equinox
- ✗Learning curve on advanced settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you buy?
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