For small and mid size boats that want maps, side imaging and a path to live sonar on one 7 in display.
Amazon $999.99The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv leads on warranty and sonar. The Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD wins on value. The Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD costs $490 less ($509.99 vs $999.99).
For small boats that want maps and down imaging on a 7 in screen. The TripleShot version adds side scan for little more.
Amazon $509.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and sonar (CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging vs CHIRP, down imaging).
- Choose the Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD for value ($72.86 per inch of screen ($509.99, 7 in) vs $142.86 per inch of screen ($999.99, 7 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 7 in fish finder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv | Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 3 $142.86 per inch of screen ($999.99, 7 in) | 45 $72.86 per inch of screen ($509.99, 7 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 65 CHIRP, down imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 100 GPS with preloaded maps |
| Screen 10% | 28 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch | 28 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv | Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 7 in | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 133 | 133 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | No |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | No |
| Maximum depth | - | 500 ft |
| Transducer | GT54UHD-TM | SplitShot HD |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes | No |
| Networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-01-11 | 2024-03-14 |
