Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD
#4 in Up to 7 inFull review
One of the cheapest ways to get side imaging with maps on a 7 in screen, for small boat anglers.
Amazon $524 eBay$524
The Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD leads on GPS and maps and sonar. The Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv wins on value. The Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv costs $104.01 less ($419.99 vs $524).
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Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv
#17 in Up to 7 inFull review
For small boat anglers who want a bigger down imaging screen and can live without maps or side imaging.
Amazon $419.99 eBay$419.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD for GPS and maps (GPS with preloaded maps vs GPS waypoints, no maps) and sonar (CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging vs CHIRP, down imaging).
- Choose the Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv for value ($60 per inch of screen ($419.99, 7 in) vs $74.86 per inch of screen ($524, 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 | Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD | Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $74.86 per inch of screen ($524, 7 in) | 57 $60 per inch of screen ($419.99, 7 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 65 CHIRP, down imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps |
| Screen 10% | 28 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch | 28 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD | Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 7 in | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 133 | 133 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | No |
| Live sonar ready | No | No |
| Maximum depth | 500 ft | - |
| Transducer | TripleShot HD | GT20-TM |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | None |
| Phone pairing | No | Yes |
| Networking | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-03-14 | 2020-11 |