Nokta Fors CoRe vs Xterra 705

[Landonthecoincollector]

Hey TreasureNet
Should I get the Nokta Fors CoRe or the Xterra-705?
I hunt for coin and jewelry
I hunt Parks, Farm Fields, Woods, Sometimes beach...
I can get the Nokta used for $388
I can’t get the Xterra used for $400

 

[cudamark]

Neither, save your money and get an Equinox.

 

[Landonthecoincollector]

I cant afford the equinox...

 

[cudamark]

If I had to choose between just those two, I guess the 705 would be my choice. Good machine, but the coils are kind of expensive for that model though.

 

[chub]

Nokta is fairly heavy and has strange ergonomics. A fixed handle angle that some felt was angled too far fwd.The big display is on the side so changing settings on the go means stopping and turning the machine on its side. The early models had not so good toggle switches. Nice feature is the vibrating handle. I considered one back in 2014 or 2015.
The Xterra is light and stable .

Both are capable mid range detectors. Personally I would go for the 705. Lots more you tube vids and possibly hold its value better. Bigger choice of coils / frequencies than the Nokta.

Chub

 

[chub]

Nokta 1.8kg

Minelab 705 1.3kg

Thats 40% heavier.... doesnt sound like much....for the first hour...

Chub

 

[oldkoot]

Hey TreasureNet
Should I get the Nokta Fors CoRe or the Xterra-705?
I hunt for coin and jewelry
I hunt Parks, Farm Fields, Woods, Sometimes beach...
I can get the Nokta used for $388
I can’t get the Xterra used for $400

I have been using a Xterra 705 since 2010 and still to this day feel it is one of the most under rated machines ever produced, cannot comment on the Nokta as I have never used one but I will say $400 for a used 705 rite now seems a little high as you can purchase one new for just a few $$$ more and then you would have a warranty on it I absolutely love the 705 and have never in the numerous years I have used mine felt the need to up grade to something others perceive as an up grade the key is what ever machine you do chose take the time and really learn the capabilities of the machine you chose