A low cost GPS combo with lake maps and down imaging for kayaks and small boats.
Amazon $303.68
A compact networked touchscreen for small boats and kayaks that plan to add live sonar.
- 7 inScreen
- CHIRP, Down, SideSonar
- YesGPS
- PreloadedMaps
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Touchscreen with ActiveTarget 2 live sonar support on a 7 in screen
- Active Imaging 3-in-1 gives CHIRP, SideScan and DownScan
- Wireless, NMEA 2000 and Ethernet for trolling motors and other displays
- Two year warranty
- 800 x 480 resolution is basic for the price
- Live sonar is an expensive add on
- Small screen for live sonar plus a map
The Lowrance Elite FS family
Every Lowrance Elite FS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Screen | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrance Elite FS 7 (this one) | 7 in | 3.4/5 | $969.99 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 | 9 in | 3.8/5 | $1,099 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 10 | 10 in | 3.7/5 | $1,999 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 12 | 12 in | 3.5/5 | $2,599.99 |
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 | 000-15688-001 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 133 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes |
| Networking | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-12 |
Alternatives in this size
For anglers who want the clearest imaging in a 7 in unit and will not add live sonar or network gear.
Amazon $649.98For small and mid size boats that want maps, side imaging and a path to live sonar on one 7 in display.
Amazon $999.99Compare
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