A basic depth finder for kayaks, canoes and ice holes when you only need depth and fish arches.
Amazon $118.48The Lowrance Eagle 4X and the Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 are evenly matched, rated 2.7 and 2.6. The Lowrance Eagle 4X leads on screen. The Lowrance Eagle 4X costs $18.46 less ($118.48 vs $136.94).
A bare bones depth finder for a jon boat or rental, for anglers who only need depth and fish arches.
Amazon $136.94Prices 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 Eagle 4X for 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 | Lowrance Eagle 4X | Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $29.62 per inch of screen ($118.48, 4 in) | 96 $31.85 per inch of screen ($136.94, 4.3 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 0 basic 2D sonar only | 0 basic 2D sonar only |
| GPS and maps 15% | 0 no GPS | 0 no GPS |
| Screen 10% | 32 272 x 480, 138 pixels per inch | 24 272 x 480, 128 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Eagle 4X | Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Resolution | 272 x 480 | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 138 | 128 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | No | No |
| Down imaging | No | No |
| Side imaging | No | No |
| Live sonar ready | No | No |
| Maximum depth | 500 ft | 600 ft |
| Transducer | Bullet Skimmer | XNT 9 28 T |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | No | No |
| Maps | No GPS | No GPS |
| Phone pairing | No | - |
| Networking | No | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-03-14 | - |
