Lowrance Elite FS 9
#2 in Over 7 inFull review
The value route to a networked 9 in Lowrance with side imaging and room for live sonar.
Amazon $1,099$1,099
The Lowrance Elite FS 9 is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 leads on warranty and GPS and maps. The Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv wins on value. The Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv costs $449.01 less ($649.99 vs $1,099).
Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv
#10 in Over 7 inFull review
A big side imaging screen for the money, for bass and walleye boats that care more about sonar than charts.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
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 Lowrance Elite FS 9 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and GPS and maps (GPS with preloaded maps vs GPS waypoints, no maps).
- Choose the Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv for value ($72.22 per inch of screen ($649.99, 9 in) vs $122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 7 in fish finder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) | 88 $72.22 per inch of screen ($649.99, 9 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps |
| Screen 10% | 3 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch | 3 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 9 in | 9 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 104 | 104 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | No |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 | GT52HW-TM |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | None |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-12 | 2020-11 |