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 2.7. The Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv leads on sonar and GPS and maps. The Lowrance Eagle 4X wins on value and screen. The Lowrance Eagle 4X costs $81.51 less ($118.48 vs $199.99).
Lowrance Eagle 4X
#19 in Up to 7 inFull review
A basic depth finder for kayaks, canoes and ice holes when you only need depth and fish arches.
Amazon $118.48$118.48
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 basic 2D sonar only) and GPS and maps (GPS waypoints, no maps vs no GPS).
- Choose the Lowrance Eagle 4X for value ($29.62 per inch of screen ($118.48, 4 in) vs $46.51 per inch of screen ($199.99, 4.3 in)) and screen (272 x 480, 138 pixels per inch vs 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch).
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 | Lowrance Eagle 4X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $46.51 per inch of screen ($199.99, 4.3 in) | 100 $29.62 per inch of screen ($118.48, 4 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 65 CHIRP, down imaging | 0 basic 2D sonar only |
| GPS and maps 15% | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps | 0 no GPS |
| Screen 10% | 24 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch | 32 272 x 480, 138 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv | Lowrance Eagle 4X | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 4.3 in | 4 in |
| Resolution | 272 x 480 | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 128 | 138 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | No |
| Down imaging | Yes | No |
| Side imaging | No | No |
| Live sonar ready | No | No |
| Maximum depth | - | 500 ft |
| Transducer | GT20-TM | Bullet Skimmer |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | No |
| Maps | None | No GPS |
| Phone pairing | No | No |
| Networking | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-11 | 2024-03-14 |