NOKTA SIMPLEX Vs MINELAB VANQUISH Beach Metal Detecting UK (2020)

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

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[@pierofranchi7489]

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[@rossmrmojorisin9579]

So much for getting a fuc-in discount, get it together and get us a discount, ffs ??

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

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[@SouthCoastDetecting]

@@rossmrmojorisin9579 SOUTHCOAST is the code however Minelab don’t to discounts…. They are the only manufacture that doesn’t.

[@rossmrmojorisin9579]

@@SouthCoastDetecting thanx m8

[@luvjesuslee2033]

I'm sticking with the Simplex+ I have it and I love it!! I know the Simplex can find the tiniest pieces of metal that I can't see. I must use my pinpointer to find it. These lil tiny pieces can be 10 inches down. Thank you for doing the test. Shows all my research payed off for choosing the best machine for me. I will be going to our many Beaches, and waterways with my Simple+. HH

[@EvilObject]

Hey, you found anything nice with the simplex yet? got one ordered.

[@luvjesuslee2033]

@@EvilObject I have only detected in my yard, a Hay field & today a City Park. I have found Jewelry, coins, a wheatie, and some trash lol. I've also found tractor parts. I love my Simplex+. I think you will be happy you ordered yourself one. Good Luck & HH Oh with the Simplex I use for Doc's pinpointer!! Can't use the Garrett Carrott... I turn my frequency to F1. For Doc's isn't expensive & is fully waterproof.

[@EvilObject]

Susan Lee wow that's great, really promising

[@robertwolfe2971]

In the instructions it says if you have trouble ground balancing your simplex +.in wet sand after ground balancing go to ground balance setting and set the ground value to 0.00 in the wet sand.

[@robertwolfe2971]

A 400 dollar mine lab against a 300 dollar nokta.

[@mikesaunders4694]

Just wish it was possible to change the tones on the Simplex (I have one) to something a bit less harsh.

[@mtslyh]

I went with the Simplex+ and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for the test.

[@yorkshirecoastadventures1657]

Would love to see these two compare in black sand and properly wet sand. I have both these to contend with on my towns beach's.

[@bradmarkes1153]

I would love to see a video that shows the discrimination and id situations where Vanquish 540 is usable and the Vanquish 340 is not. I loved this comparison video...useful demonstrations.

[@onestepbeyond5221]

Apart from the water proofing, i brought the nokta makro because on first sight the vanquish looks like a 90's kids video console 😅 (sorry) I do like the tone sounds of the vanquish. Wireless headphones are awesome! Make sure the usb plug is the right voltage (as they dont come with one now) Interesting video bud 👍

[@1cheekybesom112]

This was so informative I’m a newbie with a simplex & do most of my detecting on beaches. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Really need to get a sand scoop because I dig everything 😁

[@whimsymaker]

Awesome video.....thank you. I have a nox800 and just bought the Simplex+ as my secondary. Totally agree on the build quality.

[@PetervanderPlaat]

Thanks for this excellent comparison between these two machines. Great video and for all the effort for making this test.

[@RickyD1968]

I would choose the simplex because it would probably due better than the vanquished if the simplex was in field mode maxed out ?

[@ronalddvorak1967]

There is only one that I would choose and that is the Nokta Makro Simplex. Its waterproof to 10 feet, cost is 120 less, has built in rechargeable batteries, and a light for detecting at low light levels.

[@EvilObject]

Simplex is 250 usd though?

[@csamd9049]

and I would choose only vanquish, the built-in battery of the simlex is by the way a big minus.

[@Bandit1978]

Vanquish also has backlight

[@bullcross3]

@@Bandit1978 simplex has a light so u can see the ground too

[@Wings_of_foam]

Waterproof but can't handle wet sand.

[@DroneLifeLelystad]

Both great machines for the price. But the Simplex is fully Waterproof, vibration mode, led flashlight, and the wireless Headset option which i have. Great video 👌😍

[@leeadventure6772]

The nokta has a built-in battery which is a. Big negative for me what happened if the nokta runs out of juice in the middle of nowhere???

[@stillair1]

Thanks for the video Aron. It would be interesting to see what both can do in the wet sand on the waters edge.

[@nubsey7291]

I have a Nox 800, and a simplex. I bought the simplex to use at our caravan in Leysdown the Isle of Sheppey. The simplex is a nightmare there. It is so sparky. I have turned down the ground balance to zero. But I still have to turn the senseativity down to 3 maybe four bars only.. And thats on the dryish sand. I would love to try the vanquish there to see what the differance is, with the multi tones.

[@James-lj7rm]

Appreciate the good and honest comparison between the to machines. One suggestion, do a 90% swing over the target for a check for consistency of the signal.

[@AngloCelticMetalDetecting]

Unbiased video mate. I don’t do beaches myself. I have to do a report on my Rutus 71 soon. I’ll have to ask in the Rutus group what settings for the beach. Simplex is impressing a lot of happy users. Well done.

[@reececoker368]

Heard good things about the Rutus!

[@3tonesthetruth962]

Thank you for this! I'd choose, and did choose, the Simplex because its waterproof and I live in Scotland. The built in torch is really good too. I would have loved to know what the target was that the Simplex found that the Vanquish didn't, but I'm thrilled that I haven't missed out on things because I don't have multi IQ. Thanks so much Aaron, you are a star!

[@lerosh2226]

just wanted to know as the tests were identical,,,do they work the same in SALT WET,,,,rgds ,,and thank you for your tests

[@nicolaroberts7501]

Just got my Simplex+ on Thursday and going out on a dig on Sunday can’t wait 😊

[@Saxywigs]

For me it would be the Vanquish. I prefer the tones and would always keep a cover on it anyway so not being water proof doesn't really bother me. If you are going to sell yours Arron then you know who to contact! 😁 Another great video. I always look forward to the next one 👍

[@vossierebel]

Mmmm... makes me wonder! Thanks... I learned plenty - but the confusion still rules! 😁😁 In my mind, that is!!

[@martincook6418]

Hi would you be able to find a gold nuggets with the Minelab cheers 👍

[@eddieryan7639]

Great video very intresting both great machines, im about to buy my first metal detector im new to the hobby and im undecided on what to get, i was certain the vanquish 540 was the best choice for a newbie like me the multi frequency is a massive advantage and a real game changer so im sticking with that ordering it tomorrow

[@michaelgephart1515]

Yep 100 percent same reason for me. Even the V340 has that wonderful feature while many brands don’t unless you’re spending a lot.

[@Welshpatriots]

Same here got it and now I have the 440 and 540 and may get the 340’for the kids

[@cinemax7.]

Which one has the greatest depth?

[@amranabdollah8431]

great video ... next comparison please 1. air test first before ground depth test 2. dont use Full Sensitivity during VIDEO ground test 3. can you please test on rwal gold 916 or 999 😅 thankyou very good video ongsul

[@bstrac]

Thanks for the info. I think the Simplex will suit my beginners needs best. Near home I will be doing some beach and river, as well as a lot of fields and woodland. On holidays will be a lot of beach and water detecting.

[@ivyanddadmetaldetectinguk9192]

How would one acquire a sticker please sir ?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Shoot me a PM on Facebook, you can find me on the south coast detecting Facebook group page

[@aroundthecoast3334]

Bit late on this one but Simplex for me just for the fact it’s waterproof and for the price just a better machine. I love my Nox 800 but don’t like the look of the red Garrett lookalike Vanquish. To be honest I think another reason is that the Simplex is just a joy to use, don’t ask me why but there’s just something about a simple turn on and go less fussy machine that just puts a smile on your face when using it. Great unbiased fair review. Hard to believe on your roundup that the Simplex is the cheaper machine.

[@jaccodeweger7604]

Great video, thanks! I wonder though what would have happened in the salt wet part close to the water?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Jacco de Weger I could return....

[@davidhorsburgh9207]

@@SouthCoastDetecting Do!!! Proper wet sand comparison - would be great!

[@shotokanman1]

I use a vanquish 440 all over South Wales beaches in reliable jewellery mode full sensitivity on dry sand minus 2 notches on wet, very reliable, I use RNB custom 30hour battery very good, the rain cover for me works well in heavy rain never had a problem yet😬,love to See this verse the XP ORX on wet sand now that would be a great video, well done interesting video👍

[@billbannochie457]

Hi, I am undecided whether to go for the 440 or 540. I believe the 440 has a 10 inch coil and the 540 a 12 inch. I only do beaches and would like to know what size of coil you would recommend. A reply would be most appreciated.

[@shotokanman1]

@@billbannochie457 540 pro has 8 inch and 12 inch coil at moment LP metal detectors are offering a free 35 minelab pinpointer great deal 440 got 10 inch coil I prefer for beach and plenty of depth for me with less weight but it suits my beach yours might need more depth sand changes everyday from tides so for me 10s perfect

[@billbannochie457]

@@shotokanman1 really appreciate your feedback, I will go for the 440 I think.

[@shotokanman1]

@@billbannochie457 great machine I was on land and in a river (the controls are not waterproof but coil and shaft is)with it today you won't beat it on the beach for the money so smooth great value all the best brother

[@billbannochie457]

@@shotokanman1 I have the AT Pro but it's not great on wet sand so I reckon the multi frequency is the way to go. The beach I go to has a fair bit of wet black sand so hoping the Vanquish will be able to handle it. Thanks again for your replies, most helpful.

[@jonathantaylor6125]

If you take the notch off on beach mode you will get slightly more depth on the Simplex. Great video, thanks for posting!

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Can’t sadly the beach mode notch is stuck... on mine anyway. It might be different in latest update

[@jonathantaylor6125]

South Coast Detecting You switch from beach mode to park mode but keep the ground balance of beach mode. That way you are still in beach mode but you can now remove notching completely as park mode allows this. I don’t know if that made sense....

[@shabani912]

Hi which one is better? Legend or vanquish 540?

[@hasci612]

Jadi keduanya mana yang lebih bagus untuk setandar metal detektor

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

ya, keduanya adalah mesin yang sangat bagus untuk pendeteksian logam. mengalahkan lebih baik untuk pantai

[@hasci612]

Bagai mana cara membeli alat ini Karena saya berada di Indonesia

[@johngammell4180]

I would like to know what the readings are when you perform test. I am a newbie and readings are helpful for us. Thanks for the great videos .

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I got the Simplex purely because it's very good for the price and it's waterproof and light. I suffer with a nasty genetic bone problem that causes me a lot of pain and weight is everything. I used to lift safes out of the floor just to give you perspective.

[@robertwolfe2971]

Does the coil to the minelab go under water.

[@jeanponce2017]

But you flipped the Vanquish into a deeper program out of beach to help the Vanquish on the deeper targets. What would the Simplex do had it been flipped to a deeper program

[@stevewaters2974]

These were the two machines I was deciding on when buying my first detector. So I bought the simplex and then the coil shorted out on my third session out. So I bought the Vanquish 540 to hold me over until the coil came in. After using both of the machines quite a bit since then I have to tell you the Simplex is the better machine for me and I sold my Vanquish. The tones on the Simplex are so much sharper stronger and give you much more information on the target than the generic sounding Vanquish tones in my opinion. It also does better in the Trashy Parks we have here with iron then the Vanquish does, and on the beach be waterproof makes it a no-brainer. The Simplex is frankly a coin finding machine. Just my two cents...

[@noepaulolaurentino4569]

Bom dia . Em termos de profundidade o vanqhich 540 perde pro simplex .? Testou eles com objetos grandes.?

[@khaledahmed5482]

What about gold, my friend?

[@tim8148]

Nice vid, I own the simplex plus and the equinox.800 . I am a beach and water guy. To be honest with you the simplex is a good detector for the money. But it does not even come close to the equinox 800.. I would buy the Vanquish! It's mutli frequency!

[@CDFFla]

That's the very reason I chose the Vanquish!

[@daveh2938]

whats the simplex like on wet sand..is there any chatter

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Some yes

[@dennissemkow1299]

Thanks for the comparison video......I would choose the Vanquish for use here in New York,USA

[@emilradev78]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFastday]

Good video. Appreciate the extra work you had to do for your viewers to test these units, instead of just going out and hunting and having fun. Interesting to know that a multi frequency detector has chatter on the beach and that how far a single frequency tech has come that it is not too chatty on the beach. Wonder if the Nox would chatter too,,, I guess if it is the same "core" tech as the Vanquish. Interesting, Thank you

[@Joshleonard30]

Even though you're on the beach, switching modes on the simplex would have KILLED the vanquish. Great video. Thanks for being unbiased, as I own minelab products and Nokta as well.

[@lj7862]

Where do you get a pure zinc coin

[@4x4loz97]

Could you do this test in the water please

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

I will be doing this again on the wet sand

[@dirtdiggindawg310]

Gr8 informative video Aaron. Ty for your time and effort. My only question is can i use my Garrett wired headphones with the dongle on the simplex?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Yes via the headphone dongle that comes with cheaper package, it’s 1/4” same as Garrett

[@dirtdiggindawg310]

@@SouthCoastDetecting Ty sir . can't wait to get the new simplex !

[@theswingingdeus63]

Good honest vid there Arron simplex for me down to specs how many times do we get caught out in the rain 🌧 in the U.K. and the battery life is superb mine only uses 2 bars on a full days dig 👍

[@Dalboy.]

I've got the Simplex gunna hit the beach in the summer very good video learnt something there cheers Arron top man 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andrewcrofts531]

I'm happy with my simplex. Not used it on the beach yet, but going to do so in the next couple of days as I'm on holiday in scotland currently and have about it with me. The vanquish looks ok, but I'm not keen on the colour and shape, simply not my taste. Great vid arron, good comparison too. Thanks.

[@TepiRumahDetectorist]

Can you share the result after hunting on tbe beach here...glad to wait your result here hehehe

[@kirankumarm1732]

Minelab equinox 800 vs aka mfd signum this two products Best product tell me sir

[@listerofsmegv987pevinaek5]

Like the way you test the products. If you can help me would be much appreciated. Bought my wife a tacklife metal detector for her birthday. (MD02) As she has fancied having a go for a few years now. Three levels of detection tried it a few times, but have found that it's pot luck if it beeps so you end up watching the screen all the time. Not great for my wife as she has health issues and needs to use a crutch to help with her balance. Is there any advice you can give us, plus what sort of pin pointer would you recommend. She does the swinging, I do the digging. Thanks.

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Get the Go-Find 44 it’s great on land or beach and is very light weight. The Nokta pinpointer with the orange tip is water proof👍

[@listerofsmegv987pevinaek5]

Thanks for your quick reply. And your advice. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@listerofsmegv987pevinaek5]

Just wanted you to know. We've taken your advice and ordered go find44 and the nokta pin pointer. Once again thanks and keep up the good work.

[@fredrickhardyway]

Thanks, this helped me to decide for sure on the Simplex!

[@jamaz80]

I am also thinking about buying it. Are you happy with your choice?

[@fredrickhardyway]

Very much so. Good machine, and unless you are a professional detectorist, will serve the average person extremely well.

[@jamaz80]

@@fredrickhardyway Thanks, now I have mine now too :) Now I'm waiting for the snow to melt.

[@Steveo1967-p8i]

As a simplex user I would stick with what I have but the minelab is also a great machine great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EAFXtrader]

Looking for my first machine. Am beginning to like the Nokta Simplex, mainly as I plan to do most of my detecting on various beaches on the south coast and in Cornwall. I also like the fact that it's fully waterproof and it's great value for money. My little lad also wants a machine now.

[@stokeyone]

How is the built in battery. Does it last well ?

[@cristianrusso7095]

congratulations for the video. a question? better on the beach and in water than nokta or vanquish? thanks I'm not sure which one to buy

[@g.fortin3228]

Aren't you supposed to noise cancel the Minelab with the coil up in the air pointing straight out ?? That's what the manual says for my Equinox I would think it would be same. ??

[@lerosh2226]

which machine is best on the wet sand ?? and on hammered ? rgds Lordbaltimore

[@mousa5837]

Greatest channel 👍👍👍 keep going bro , we watch your amazing videos from jordan middle east , ancient roman civilization were here in jordan and alot of ppl found amazing roman treasures , may i ask you bro , the depth of target depending by the amount of gold or coin , for example the depth between jar of coin and one coin has different depths right ?! Sorry for the English, i hope you understand me Thanks 🌷

[@Detectorman52]

I like the fact that it does pick up your iron coin . { Vanquish ) in my country some of my coins are made out of full iron, so I would not want to discriminate my iron out. I like that it doesn`t have the built in battery which means I should be able to use my own rechargeable double AA batterys to power it up. Would like to know how well would it work on salt water beaches at low tide. The companys are makeing a big mistake by makeing detectors with built in batterys, if they made them to operate on doulble AA batterys I would think a lot more of us would want to buy them, & the dealers would sell more detectors. I have seen some very good detectors i would have loved to buy, but there is no way i want a built in battery operated detector.

[@diggindiggenit6540]

I wouldn't go as far as saying "The only thing sets the simplex apart from the vanquish is just waterproof" the firmware is upgradable the minelab is not. You do such a fine job on the comparison videos, detailed information, on site demonstrations, just brilliant, what no one seems to mention though is "While your detecting with the Vanquish, how do we know people are not thinking you tore out a stop sign and swinging it? J/K" Like you I got them both and just can't wait to get out, I tried the simplex a couple of times and the real only beef I had or mini gripe is I wish the lower shaft was just a bit longer say four inches, I mean its plenty long now but extended out full it becomes a bit wobbly and having more of the shaft in makes it more stationary. If you have a chance to hunt an area that has terrible emi that you have hunted before and had problems with other machines, try the simplex, that machine did so good in places I had major problems with higher end models, that really surprised me. Thanks for the show and advice, well taken.

[@melappleyard2223]

Diggin Diggen It the minelab is upgradable,you can update it

[@diggindiggenit6540]

@@melappleyard2223 Tks Mel I had no idea the firmware could be updated on the Vanquish.

[@melappleyard2223]

Yes if you take the battery cover off,there’s a USB port at the top of the battery compartment

[@melappleyard2223]

Love the vid too mate

[@stevew585]

Only thing that's holding me back from getting a Simplex is the jumping numbers and maybe a bit too chirpy, as an ex T2 user, I never had any of these issues but want a change of machine, don't get me wrong it looks awesome for the money but can it really cut the mustard in the ploughed and pasture like the tried and tested T2?

[@stevew585]

Never seen this machine tested against the T2?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Will take it to a field soon and try it against the vanquish, I agree on the chirpiness of it. At first I didn’t like it but after a couple of hunts it doesn’t bother you, plus you know when it locks on to a target. The tones is the only thing I’m not keen on with this machine. The rest I can’t fault 👍

[@rolldxb69]

Where i can buy a Simplex please? I live in Ireland

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

LP Metal Detecting dot com

[@rickmavictime756]

I have read most of the comments. So I would like to hear from you. Which one do you prefer handling all day?. Also is the vanquished upgradable to Internet no one else has mentioned this I know the simplex is. Possible software corrections in the future and having Bluetooth headset definitely a plus. Do not own either of them but doing my research on the simplex what is your take.

[@johnmadill8344]

The Vanquish has a computer connection inside the battery compartment for upgrade downloads.

[@jannisdavidzwahlen]

How do they both perform in the black sand? That would be awesome to find out.

[@fluharty123]

Does the Simplex do a better job discriminating trash? Thanks in advance!

[@АлександрДмитриев-с9с]

Здравствуйте можно узнать кто победил Симплекс или Вангвиш 540 ?

[@simonbean1264]

Vanquish 440 would have been a fairer test. Bear in mind the 440 only has a 10" coil but is probably the direct rival to the Simplex price wise.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Is it time to realize minelab is awesome,but far over priced😓

[@petersutherland878]

Good work mate ...... bugger that minelab bit over priced

[@sayayo9108]

I have both.. But.. Vanquish 540 is my favourite..

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Vanquish Beach Videos kzbin.info/aero/PLSg57tXSU_xZLLi6miYY4T4kXK6wfY-A5

[@joedirt2129]

Can you guys make one just like that, but on the wet sand/ shallow water! Thanks!👍👍

[@JonAlic-jd8fr]

Is this Just for gold

[@magpie73]

Great review of 2 great machines arron mate. Would of liked to have see you take them both to 14 inches 🤔. Take care buddy 👍

[@CarstenNielsen1971]

Vanquish has mulitfrequence, so the choose is easy for me as a Nox 800 owner. Plus the Vanquish has detector better sounds.

[@Wings_of_foam]

Not going to mention Multi IQ when comparing prices?

[@TANGAYTV]

We got the simplex and will use it soon..

[@wkcinaz]

I have the simplex and love it besides the pin pointer interference. I also bought the vanquish 340 for my son when he gets old enough to use it. lol. I can also use it for a friend. Thanks for the upload.

[@reececoker368]

Change the frequency on the Simplex, it worked for my carrott!

[@slave2damachine]

Thanks for that i would go for the simplex because its full waterproof and cheaper but they are both good deep target finding machines ,i use a Nox now and its amazing

[@pomzmetaldetecting1618]

Ya not a bad comparison tho I’d always favour the Minelab for wet sand hunts but the build quality seems better for the simplex

[@deborahsparesmith5377]

arron, why when using the simplex did you use beach mode? its deepest option is field mode and i would use that on dry sand, and you normally run your simplex on all metal mode? so this wasnt a good comparison im afraid.

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

I had to do it in beach mode as dictated by the machine, a new user would instinctively use it in beach mode as I did when I first started using it. I came at it as a new user putting it in beach mode for a test on the beach. I will be doing another test but in the field....field mode or all metal mode will be used.

[@TheSmiffy42]

You will not plz everyone on here Arron and will get a few comments should of done this should of done that. I run another machine that I’m happy with but if had the choice simplex.the vanquish looks too much like a sprayed up ace 250 just don’t do it for me.and A I’m still waiting for one of your spray bottles lol.

[@deborahsparesmith5377]

@@TheSmiffy42 I own the simplex, there is no need to try and please me, i was simply pointing out that the vanquish was on its deepest setting, yet the beach mode on the simplex is its shallowest! yes the simplex goes a lot deeper than a foot! i have had a pound coin in dry sand on field mode at about 18 inches, ground balance 90.0, iron volume at 3, f3 frequency and leave everything else as is, i would have liked to have seen how deep the vanquish would have gone than just stopped at 12 inches, and shown how deep the simplex goes in comparison. all this told me is that they both detect at 12 inches. yes they are both way better than a garrett 250 with nel coil or simular, but being a versus video, i would like to have seen more thats all.

[@TheSmiffy42]

High Tower I’m not going to write an essay but as can see the vanquish fiound it hard at 12in so their was really no point in trying it deeper and putting down the poor thing

[@deborahsparesmith5377]

@@TheSmiffy42 yes thats very true, after all the minelab followers slated the simplex, it would have been a bit of justice watching the 540 fail. but then i suppose being fair and unbiased, arron did kinda kill the vanquish by using the simplexes most shallow option against thier deepest lol

[@nubsey7291]

Just watched the video again, and you mention that both machines are chatty on the beach. So if that is the case I bet the vanquish will be just as bad on Leysdown beach as the Simplex. So will give the Simplex a bit longer and see how I get on with it after another month. I must admit I do like it, because it is waterproof, and I have rechargable batterys. I have fitted a bluetooth sender to it, so I use earbuds which are so much better that a wired headset. I don't think I could ever go back to a wired headset again. All the best Arron and keep up the videos. Nubsey aka Nigel

[@yamahamusicians]

Very fair and balanced video Arron. Always going to be difficult with these two particular machines as there are some pretty entrenched fans in both camps. I like them both and own both. As you know though I do prefer the Vanquish ;) You can't go wrong with either though. Simplex has a superb spec for the money and for a single frequency machine does well on the beach. I will be sticking with Minelab though.

[@TheDetectits]

Great video mate. If I buy a backup I'll be getting a vanquish 👌 both machines look awesome though

[@tk_1888]

Is this the vanquish 540?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Yes

[@QUADFLY]

Anyone waiting to see if cscope evo 6000 will be a top beater?

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

quadfly360 id love to give it a go, looks good!

[@QUADFLY]

@@SouthCoastDetecting I'm going for my first MD but I've found out through other hobbies that you do get what you pay for! I can't tell you how many videos I've been through but I'm stuck on the nox800, deus, simplex+ and the EVO! Would mainly be using on the beach. If you were me what would you get? If they announced the EVO tomorrow I'd go for it btw

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

quadfly360 depends on budget... Simplex is great for the price but a Nox on the beach is very good if you can afford it.

[@williamterry8835]

Nice job! I will surely check out the Simplex now. less expensive seems a better choice on this.

[@poumic76]

Hello, Sorry for my english but I'm french. For my first détector, on the normandy's beach, the best is the simplex or vanquish 440. tanks. good videos.

[@Welshpatriots]

Great video and vanquish all the way for me although simplex is good for its price

[@laffilmfest3759]

The string is such a good idea!!

[@markgroom1660]

Nice comparison vid Aaron.👍

[@XMDUK]

Great video and very well explained between both machines 👍

[@thesouthernsearcher]

Fantastic video mate and very well done, for me it has to be Simplex all day long I really don't like the look of the Vanquish and I wouldn't pay that much for it.

[@whitemanriding]

I have both these machines and they are similar , but if you want build quality . Nokta is it .

[@redboy1400]

I have a simplex and I love it because it has different tones when you switch modes also hits very deep targets 👌🏽. 🤓

[@pierofranchi7489]

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[@SouthCoastDetecting]

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[@joevalencic5275]

Nicely done comparison, not showing any bias whatsoever. Your closing comments are also unbiased, pointing out the strength as well as deficiency of each machine. I own both the 600 & 800 Equinox, and if buying a backup I would go with the Simplex+ with wireless headphones. IMO, Minelab dropped the ball on this, and I believe that they could have put a rechargeable battery and waterproofed the unit. I’m not sure what they were thinking, but those two features are a game changer for me. The Vanquish took the latest multi frequency technology and put it in an archaic AA battery box that you can’t get wet...very bad move, IMO. But hey...I’m only the guy with disposable income looking for the best features my money can buy. I think this will bite them in the backside, as only rabid Minelab fan boys will choose Vanquish over Simplex is they are really doing their homework. It’s a pretty easy decision for me. Thanks for a great comparison video.

[@mtslyh]

I'm not sure I totally agree. Although I bought the Simplex over the Vanquish because of it being waterproof and because it was already available, I definitely had my reservations about the rechargeable battery. The bottom line is that rechargeable batteries have a life of about 3-4 years. In another 3 years, we are going to be inundated with complaints from Simplex users yelling about how expensive it was to replace their rechargeable batteries after they died. For most of us, metal detectors are not like cell phones. When your cell phone battery dies, you are usually ready for a new phone anyway. When the battery dies on your metal detector, you will likely want to keep that detector (at least for a spare). Given that the Vanquish can also use standard rechargeable AA batteries, there is very little benefit to having an internal rechargeable battery that is not user serviceable. So given the choice, I'd rather have a detector that takes user supplied rechargeable batteries of the AA type. HOWEVER... there is a big issue when it comes to serviceable batteries and making something waterproof. It is definitely easier to waterproof a machine that uses a non-user serviceable battery. That's just the way it is. As a side note, I recently got back into detecting after being away for 6 years. I threw a 9V battery into my old Tesoro detector and it started right up with no issues. That is not something you will be able to do with a Simplex or any other metal detector with an internal non-user serviceable rechargeable battery.

[@CDFFla]

@@mtslyh That is the pros and cons for what unit choice to pick from. You get this but, not that or not that but, get this! I chose Vanquish because it having multi frequency!.......I hunt primarily salt beaches. I would have picked Simplex otherwise! It's a good value for what it offers!

[@halfstep67]

If your reason is that a rechargeable battery won't last thru 6 years of not being used, that is a lame argument. 　 For those who actually use their detectors, rechargeable batteries are a lot cheaper to use over time. And most are easily replaced if they go bad from 6 years of not being used.

[@mtslyh]

@@halfstep67 You appear to have completely missed my point. You do realize that they make rechargeable AA batteries right? In fact, the Vanquish 540 comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger. So it is not a question of the cost of rechargeable vs alkaline batteries. It is a question of user-replaceable vs sending it to a dealer to have the battery changed should something go wrong. All I'm saying is that if all else was equal (and in this case all else is NOT equal) I would pick a detector where I can change the rechargeable batteries myself rather than having to send it in to a repair shop to change a battery. After all, batteries go bad all the time. LiPo batteries have lots of problems with heat, cold, and not caring for them correctly. And of course, any built in battery needs to have a battery charge connector which also tends to go bad with the constant plugging in and out. What happens when your special Simplex battery cable port goes bad? What is that going to cost to have fixed? And in case you still missed it... I bought the Simplex anyway because "not all else was equal". I simply don't think a built in non-user replaceable battery is a good thing. I understand why it is potentially a necessity on a waterproof machine (Garret has struggled with this), but it is a necessary evil in my book.

[@halfstep67]

The Minelab equinox's battery can be replaced by the user and is not hard to do. The charging port is magnetic and seems to be reliable but the contacts need to be cared for. The CTX 3030 has a battery that is removable and if precautions are not followed, water can get in and damage the electronics. I have both the CTX 3030 and equinox 800 and I can see advantages to both battery systems. I can leave the CTX in the truck and just remove the battery. This makes it nice. I don't have to lug the detector back and forth from the truck to the house. But I also like the carefree battery on the equinox and don't have to worry as much about leaks. But I have to lug it back and forth from the truck to the house. 　 I like most guys have a lot of battery powered tools. I have some Bosch 18v tools with a wireless charger. I just sit the battery on the charger and it charges the battery. Some smart phones have wireless charging capabilities as well. I believe that wireless charging would be the best system for the detector. It would eliminate the charging port and reduce any leaking possibilities. I am surprised it hasn't been done yet.