Nokta Makro Anfibio Series Metal Detectors

The Anfibio was Nokta Makro's enthusiast VLF platform between the earlier Kruzer line and today's multi-frequency range. Every Anfibio metal detector shares the same fully waterproof housing rated to 5 meters, fast recovery speed, built-in wireless audio and a lithium battery, so the differences between models come down to operating frequency rather than build. That made the Anfibio a flexible machine for detectorists who hunted coins, relics and beaches with one unit.

The lineup split by frequency, which is what the names refer to:

The Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi metal detector is the one most buyers want, because switching frequency lets a single machine lean toward high-conductivity coins at 5 kHz or small, low-conductivity targets at 20 kHz. The fixed-frequency Anfibio 14 and Anfibio 19 traded that flexibility for a lower price.

Based on published specs and owner reviews, the Anfibio earned a solid reputation for a few consistent reasons:

• True waterproofing. The whole series submerges to 5 meters, so the same detector works on dry land and in shallow water without a separate machine.
• Depth and speed. Owners described the Anfibio as a deep, fast-recovering detector that held its own against pricier rivals of its era.
• Practical package. Wireless audio, a rechargeable battery and a bright display came as standard rather than paid extras.

Capable as it was, the Anfibio is a selectable single-frequency machine - you pick one frequency at a time rather than running several at once. It predates Nokta's current features: simultaneous multi-frequency, free lifetime firmware updates and bundled accessories across the range. New stock is now scarce, so the Anfibio is mostly a secondhand market, which means weaker warranty and support. For a buyer today it is a value-used option rather than a first recommendation, and a metal detector Nokta Makro Anfibio price on the used market should reflect that it is a previous generation.

Nokta's modern range is the successor. The Nokta Legend is the simultaneous multi-frequency flagship that covers coins, relics, gold and water in one machine, and the Nokta Simplex is the affordable waterproof all-rounder that now fills the mid-range slot the Anfibio once held. If you are weighing older Nokta machines in general, our FORS series guide covers the generation before the Anfibio, and the best Nokta metal detector guide lists every current model.