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 3.7. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 leads on value. The Lowrance HDS PRO 9 wins on screen. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 costs $800 less ($1,099 vs $1,899).
Lowrance HDS PRO 9
#5 in Over 7 inFull review
For serious anglers building a networked Lowrance system around a 9 in display.
Amazon $1,899$1,899
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 value ($122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) vs $211 per inch of screen ($1,899, 9 in)).
- Choose the Lowrance HDS PRO 9 for screen (1280 x 720, 163 pixels per inch vs 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch).
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 | Lowrance HDS PRO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) | 22 $211 per inch of screen ($1,899, 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 | 100 GPS with preloaded maps |
| Screen 10% | 3 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch | 53 1280 x 720, 163 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Lowrance HDS PRO 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 9 in | 9 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Pixels per inch | 104 | 163 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | Yes |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-12 | 2023-07-06 |