Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv
#13 in Up to 7 inFull review
The cheapest way into Garmin down imaging, for kayaks and small boats. Step up to the 5cv for a much sharper screen.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
3.0/5
A strong small screen sonar for kayaks and small boats that want down imaging without paying for maps.
- 5 inScreen
- CHIRP, DownSonar
- YesGPS
- NoneMaps
Check price at Amazon$349.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Sharp 800 x 480 screen at 5 in makes down imaging easy to read
- ClearVu down imaging and CHIRP sonar in one GT20 transducer
- GPS waypoints and Quickdraw Contours to map your own water
Cons
- No side imaging with the included transducer
- No Wi-Fi on the 5 in model, so no phone app for updates
- No preloaded lake maps or chart card slot
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 | 4.3 in | 3.1/5 | $199.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv (this one) | 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 | 010-02551-00 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 5 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 187 |
| 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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