Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
#10 in Up to 7 inFull review
A compact GPS and down imaging combo with maps for small boats and kayaks.
Amazon $375.66$375.66
The Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.3 to 2.6. The Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 leads on sonar, GPS and maps and screen. The Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 wins on value. The Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 costs $238.72 less ($136.94 vs $375.66).
Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4
#20 in Up to 7 inFull review
A bare bones depth finder for a jon boat or rental, for anglers who only need depth and fish arches.
Amazon $136.94$136.94
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 Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 for sonar (CHIRP, down imaging vs basic 2D sonar only), GPS and maps (GPS with preloaded maps vs no GPS) and screen (800 x 480, 187 pixels per inch vs 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch).
- Choose the Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 for value ($31.85 per inch of screen ($136.94, 4.3 in) vs $75.13 per inch of screen ($375.66, 5 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 | Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 | Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $75.13 per inch of screen ($375.66, 5 in) | 96 $31.85 per inch of screen ($136.94, 4.3 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 65 CHIRP, down imaging | 0 basic 2D sonar only |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 0 no GPS |
| Screen 10% | 72 800 x 480, 187 pixels per inch | 24 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 | Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 5 in | 4.3 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 187 | 128 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | No |
| Down imaging | Yes | No |
| Side imaging | No | No |
| Live sonar ready | No | No |
| Maximum depth | 1,200 ft | 600 ft |
| Transducer | - | XNT 9 28 T |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | No |
| Maps | Preloaded | No GPS |
| Phone pairing | No | - |
| Networking | No | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2021-09 | - |