Editor's Review
Lowrance Elite-5x DSI
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The Lowrance Elite 5X DSI fishfinder takes the guesswork out of locating and taking advantage of fishing hotspots. With views that show in photo-like quality, it is easy to uncover where the fish are. In addition, you will be able to differentiate between the various structures and bottoms that lie underwater with the exclusive Lowrance Downscan Imaging.
The Elite 5X DSI offers you the ability to see exactly what you need to see with a proven depth of up to 200ft. The 4000w peak to peak/ 500w RMS power allows you to capture these images with your boat traveling at speeds of up to 40mph.
The Elite 5X DSI offers a dual coverage imaging of 455/800kHz that has greatly improved the underwater scanning. Not only are you given the ability to see in a range that is wider and deeper than you have encountered previously, but the imaging available with this fishfinder is enhanced greatly.
You will find the display to be among the best features of the Elite 5X DSI. It offers a 5 in. 480 x 480 pixel SolarMAX 256 color TFT display. This high resolution display allows those images to be shown to you in crystal clear quality. It also offers a backlit screen so that you can take advantage of the fishfinder in low light and at night. Choose the color palette for your display that works best with the lighting conditions you are under.
Use Trackback technology to review sonar history immediately and retrace the steps you have already taken. Save time that would be spent revisiting water to locate specific spots.
This user-friendly fishfinder combines the components necessary for success with a trouble free menu that anyone can use with ease. The option of text or icons allows even the beginner to make selections easily and take advantage of the benefits quickly.
Garmin Echo 550c vs Lowrance Elite-5x DSI vs Humminbird 596c HD DI
| Garmin Echo 550c | Lowrance Elite-5x DSI | Humminbird 596c HD DI | |
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| Screen Size | 5 in / 127 mm | 5 in / 127 mm | 5 in / 127 mm |
| Screen Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | 480 x 480 pixels | 640 x 640 pixels |
| Display Type | VGA, 256 colors | 256-color SolarMAX PLUS TFT | 256 colors |
| Imaging | 2D | Down Imaging | 2D and Down Imaging |
| Transducer Type | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor |
| Transmit Power | 300W RMS 2400W Peak-To-Peak | 500W RMS 4000W Peak-To-Peak | 300W RMS 2400W Peak-To-Peak |
| Sonar Frequency | 200/77 kHz | 83/200 kHz | 200/455 kHz 2D 455/800 kHz Down Imaging |
| Maximum Depth | 1900 ft | 1000 ft | 1000 ft 2D 250 ft Down Imaging |
| MSRP | $449.99 | $419.99 | $549.99 |
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Reader Reviews
Posted by Thefisherman64
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3Lowrance Elite-5x DSI fishfinder is extremely useful on any fishing boat because of all the innovations that went into the development of the Elite-5x DSI. The 480 x 480 screen resolution, along with the 5-inch LCD screen, make the Elite-5x a work of art. This is one of the most detailed shots I have seen and the color is very good too. The brightness and contrast settings are very easy to use and navigating through the menu was fairly easy. Direct sunlight did not affect the display either which is a very good thing with all the light reflecting off of the water. Also, there is a backlit option so that you can do your fishing in the dark when it is cooler and less traffic.
The sonar images are being given to the screen through the fishfinders ability to transfer 500W RMS / 4,000 Peak Wattage along with up to 800 khz frequencies to give very detailed information. There are so many features to the Elite-5x DSI that I do not know where I should begin. There is the feature called Thermocline Exposed and that shows you the temperature of the different layers of water, and this benefits you because you know where the fish will be hanging out at. Another great and innovative feature is Bottoms Uncovered which lets the fisherman easily see the difference between hard and soft areas and the fish and objects at the bottom of the water.
The Lowrance Elite-5x DSI comes with all of the standard packing like manuals and installation brackets. Installation is a simple and I am not a very mechanical man. The way I feel about it is this fishfinder is not top-of-the-line, but it does a little less for a lot less money.
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