Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv
#13 in Up to 7 inFull review
The cheapest way into Garmin down imaging, for kayaks and small boats. Step up to the 5cv for a much sharper screen.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv leads on sonar. The Garmin Striker Plus 4 costs $20 less ($179.99 vs $199.99).
Garmin Striker Plus 4
#18 in Up to 7 inFull review
A simple sonar and GPS unit for small boats and kayaks. Worth it over the Striker 4 for the larger screen.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
Prices 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 Striker Vivid 4cv for sonar (CHIRP, down imaging vs CHIRP).
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 Striker Vivid 4cv | Garmin Striker Plus 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $46.51 per inch of screen ($199.99, 4.3 in) | 79 $41.86 per inch of screen ($179.99, 4.3 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 65 CHIRP, down imaging | 30 CHIRP |
| GPS and maps 15% | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps |
| Screen 10% | 24 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch | 24 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv | Garmin Striker Plus 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Resolution | 272 x 480 | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 128 | 128 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | No |
| Side imaging | No | No |
| Live sonar ready | No | No |
| Transducer | GT20-TM | Dual-beam |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | None | None |
| Phone pairing | No | - |
| Networking | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-11 | 2017 |