Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
#11 in Up to 7 inFull review
For small boats that want maps and down imaging on a 7 in screen. The TripleShot version adds side scan for little more.
Amazon $509.99$509.99
3.1/5
The cheapest way into Garmin down imaging, for kayaks and small boats. Step up to the 5cv for a much sharper screen.
- 4.3 inScreen
- CHIRP, DownSonar
- YesGPS
- NoneMaps
Check price at Amazon$199.99
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Pros
- ClearVu down imaging shows brush, rock and timber as pictures, not just arches, at an entry price
- Small enough for a kayak or a second display at the bow
- GPS marks spots and Quickdraw Contours builds your own lake map
Cons
- Narrow 4.3 in screen gets cramped in split view
- No Wi-Fi app pairing on this size
- No preloaded lake maps
The Garmin Striker Vivid family
Every Garmin Striker Vivid model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Screen | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv (this one) | 4.3 in | 3.1/5 | $199.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv | 5 in | 3.0/5 | $349.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv | 7 in | 3.0/5 | $419.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 7sv | 7 in | 3.1/5 | $519.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv | 9 in | 3.5/5 | $649.99 |
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 | 010-02550-00 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 4.3 in |
| Resolution | 272 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 128 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes |
| Side imaging | No |
| Live sonar ready | No |
| Transducer | GT20-TM |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | None |
| Phone pairing | No |
| Networking | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-11 |
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Garmin Striker Vivid 7sv
#12 in Up to 7 inFull review
The value pick for side imaging on a 7 in screen, for anglers who make their own maps with Quickdraw.
Amazon $519.99$519.99
Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP GPS G3
#14 in Up to 7 inFull review
A small GPS combo with real lake maps for kayaks and small boats. Get the DI version if you want structure pictures.
Amazon $342.09$342.09
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