Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv
#15 in Up to 7 inFull review
A strong small screen sonar for kayaks and small boats that want down imaging without paying for maps.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
3.0/5
For small boat anglers who want a bigger down imaging screen and can live without maps or side imaging.
- 7 inScreen
- CHIRP, DownSonar
- YesGPS
- NoneMaps
Check price at Amazon$419.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 7 in screen shows sonar and down imaging side by side clearly
- Wi-Fi pairs with the ActiveCaptain app for updates and Quickdraw sharing
- GPS and Quickdraw Contours to map your own lake
Cons
- No side imaging with the included GT20 transducer
- No preloaded lake maps; Quickdraw only
- Keypad only, no touchscreen
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 | 5 in | 3.0/5 | $349.99 |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv (this one) | 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 | 010-02552-00 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 133 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Networking | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-11 |
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