Garmin Striker 4
#16 in Up to 7 inFull review
For a kayak, canoe or jon boat angler on a tight budget who wants depth, fish arches and GPS marks. Buy a Striker Vivid if you want imaging.
Amazon $141.17$141.17
2.9/5
A simple sonar and GPS unit for small boats and kayaks. Worth it over the Striker 4 for the larger screen.
- 4.3 inScreen
- CHIRPSonar
- YesGPS
- NoneMaps
Check price at Amazon$179.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Tall 4.3 in portrait screen is easier to read than the original Striker 4
- Quickdraw Contours lets you build your own depth map of a small lake as you drive
- GPS waypoints and speed readout come built in at an entry price
Cons
- Plain 2D sonar only: no down or side imaging
- No preloaded lake maps or card slot for charts
- Low resolution screen shows less detail than newer Striker Vivid units
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 010-01870-00 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 4.3 in |
| Resolution | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 128 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | No |
| Side imaging | No |
| Live sonar ready | No |
| Transducer | Dual-beam |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | None |
| Networking | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2017 |
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