HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
Minelab Equinox 900 vs Nokta Legend
We compare the Minelab Equinox 900 and Nokta Legend head-to-head on performance, features, value, and more. Here's which one wins.
Our Pick
Check Price on AmazonMinelab Equinox 900
Scored 9.1/10 in our testing
Best Overall
Minelab Equinox 900
Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency for superior saltwater performance
Overall:9.1/10Winner
Check price on Amazon Best Value Multi-Freq
Nokta Legend
Multi-frequency at half the Equinox price with waterproof to 10 feet
Overall:9/10
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| Minelab Equinox 900 | Category | Nokta Legend |
|---|---|---|
| 9.6/10 ✓ | Performance | 9/10 |
| 9.4/10 ✓ | Features | 9/10 |
| 8.6/10 | Ease of Use | 8.6/10 |
| 8/10 | Value | ✓ 9.2/10 |
| 9.1/10 ✓ | Overall | 9/10 |
Specs Comparison
| Minelab Equinox 900 | Spec | Nokta Legend |
|---|---|---|
| See Amazon for full specs | Details | See Amazon for full specs |
Minelab Equinox 900
Pros
- + Multi-IQ multi-frequency technology
- + Waterproof to 16 feet
- + Wireless audio built-in
- + Beach-specific detect mode
Cons
- − Premium price point
Nokta Legend
Pros
- + Multi-frequency technology
- + Waterproof to 10 feet
- + Built-in wireless module
- + Excellent discrimination in salt
Cons
- − Newer brand — smaller community than Minelab
Our Verdict
Based on our scoring, the Minelab Equinox 900 comes out on top with an overall score of 9.1/10. The gold standard for beach detecting — Multi-IQ handles saltwater mineralization effortlessly.
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