For anglers who want a big HD screen and recording in a system that still carries like a pocket camera. You pay a lot for the reel and the Aqua-Vu name.
Amazon $540.14The Aqua-Vu AV822 HD is the better underwater fishing camera overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Aqua-Vu AV822 HD leads on features and screen. The Aqua-Vu AV715c with MO-POD3 wins on cable and price. The Aqua-Vu AV715c with MO-POD3 costs $140.15 less ($399.99 vs $540.14).
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A 7 in ice-house camera bundled with a motorized panner, for anglers who want to sweep the view around the hole. It does not record.
Amazon $399.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Aqua-Vu AV822 HD for features (records video, infrared lights, video out, cable reel vs infrared lights, video out) and screen (8 in monitor vs 7 in monitor).
- Choose the Aqua-Vu AV715c with MO-POD3 for cable (75 ft of cable vs 60 ft of cable) and price ($399.99 vs $540.14).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 7 in and up underwater fishing camera; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Aqua-Vu AV822 HD | Aqua-Vu AV715c with MO-POD3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 20% | 5 $540.14 | 18 $399.99 |
| Screen 15% | 80 8 in monitor | 60 7 in monitor |
| Cable 15% | 43 60 ft of cable | 64 75 ft of cable |
| Runtime 10% | 62 up to 9 h per charge | 50 runtime not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 30% | 70 records video, infrared lights, video out, cable reel | 30 infrared lights, video out |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Aqua-Vu AV822 HD | Aqua-Vu AV715c with MO-POD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8 in | 7 in |
| Records video | Yes | No |
| Water temperature on screen | No | No |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution (not scored) | 1080p | - |
| Lights | Infrared | Infrared |
| Cable length | 60 ft | 75 ft |
| Cable reel or spool | Yes | No |
| Power and build | ||
| Battery | Internal lithium-ion | 12V 7Ah rechargeable |
| Runtime | 9 h | - |
