Highest Rated Fishfinders
1Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G2
4.8/5
2Lowrance HDS 7 Gen3
4.7/5
3Garmin Striker 7sv
4.6/5
4Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 73sv
4.6/5
5Raymarine Dragonfly 7 PRO
4.4/5
 

Fish Finders: Unbiased Reviews

 

Garmin 400C Review

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With the 400c fishfinder, Garmin gets down to the basics: finding fish. The 400c is versatile, powerful and expandable. The control unit is outfitted with a 4 inch full color QVGA display that boasts a 320×240 pixel resolution. The 400c is as easy to read and operate at night and low light conditions as it is in broad daylight thanks to a backlit keypad and the monitor’s night mode function.

Humminbird PiranhaMAX 170 Review

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If you are an angler just looking to get your feet wet in the world of sonar fishfinders, then you could do a lot worse than the PiranhaMax 170 from Humminbird. This unit is simplicity exemplified and yet it doesn’t compromise when it comes to features. And with a suggested retail price of $99.99, it is affordable under any fisherman’s budget.

Eagle Cuda 350 S/MAP Review

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The Cuda 350 s/map from Eagle is a multi-function unit that is has both sonar and GPS navigational functionality. See all of the action on the 4 inch lcd screen with 16 level grayscale and a 240×160 resolution. With Supertwist, the screen can be viewed in broad daylight without glare and at night with the backlight. The low profile Skimmer transducer is designed for fast speeds and reduced interference. 800 watts of peak to peak power emit sonar signals down to 600 feet below the surface.

Furuno LS6100 Review

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The waterproof LS6100 from Furuno is small and compact but carries a lot of muscle for its size. With 2400 watts of peak to peak power, it provides all of the performance needed for fast and accurate identification of fish targets. The 6 inch lcd screen reproduces the sounder findings in gorgeous detail with its 240×320 pixels of resolution. Ten levels of backlight adjustments and five different color palettes provide ample contrast and illumination in high and low light situations.

Garmin GPSMAP 421 Review

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The GPSMAP 421 is a chartplotter from Garmin that offers many features and an easy to use interface. Maps are rendered beautifully on the full color 4 inch QVGA monitor. Garmin has invested heavily in the overall design of the unit as well. A simplified interface with a minimal number of buttons to push allow for easy navigation to critical menu options.

Lowrance HDS 7 Review

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High definition in all of its glory has arrived into the world of marine electronics with the HDS line of fishfinders and chartplotters from Lowrance. The HDS 7 is one of the newer models in Lowrance’s flagship series. The 7 inch full color monitor displays splendid images and its readability is excellent whether seated directly in front of it or at an angle. Adjustable brightness levels and color palettes customize the viewing experience and tailor it for all conditions.

Lowrance X59DF

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Performance and affordability meet in equilibrium with the Lowrance X59DF. The notable features begin with the 4 inch high definition lcd screen with a 38,400 pixel count. Outfitted with what Lowrance calls Film Supertwist, the monitor provides superior contrast for easy readability in direct sunlight and backlight for reading at night. It’s viewable from nearly every conceivable angle even with polarized sunglasses.

Humminbird 120 Fishin Buddy Review

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Humminbird offers the ultimate in portable and hassle-free fish-finding with the 120 Fishin Buddy. The Fishin Buddy line has been completely redesigned with all of the latest high tech features that anglers have come to expect from their fishfinders but in a uniquely compact unit which does not require any wiring or transducer mounting. See clearly with the 4 inch 8 level grayscale display that boasts 240×160 pixels for adequate detail.

Furuno LS4100 Review

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5/5

Furuno LS4100 is the little brother to the LS6100 with a slightly smaller screen size, but with all of the power and features to satisfy both entry level and more advanced users. With 2400 watts of peak to peak power, it provides all of the performance needed for fast and accurate identification of fish targets. The 6 inch lcd screen reproduces the sounder findings in gorgeous detail with its 240×320 pixels of resolution. Ten levels of backlight adjustments and five different color palettes provide ample contrast and illumination in high and low light situations.

Garmin 160c Review

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The Garmin 160c is a compact fishfinder that is perfectly suited for the freshwater fisherman. The 3.2 inch full color QVGA monitor provides bright and clear graphics and can be maneuvered into various positions using the attached adjustment bar. And dont worry about it getting wet; the 160c is absolutely IPX7 grade waterproof and can easily stand up to water splashes and rain storms. At just over one pound in weight, the 160c packs a lot of punch in a small and lightweight package.

Eagle Fishelite 480 Review

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If youre looking for a single unit that has full GPS/Sonar/Mapping functionality, then look no further than the Eagle Fishelite 480. Youll be impressed with the 16 level grayscale monitor with a full 5 inches of viewable real estate. The 480×480 pixels of resolution and backlit LED makes for an impressive presentation. And the screen is viewable from nearly every angle with the included SuperTwist mount.

Raymarine A50D Review

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Step up to the A series line of chartplotters and sonar fishfinder combo units. The Raymarine A50D belongs to this prestigious pedigree that won Motorboating magazines Best of the Year award. The A-series combines high definition graphics and 2d and 3d charting of coastal and inland water bodies with simple and elegant design that allows for simple and intuitive operation and setup. All of the qualities an innovation that are most coveted in the industry are at your disposal with the A50D.

Lowrance X67C Review

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Lowrance excels in the world of compact fishfinders with robust and powerful features and the Lowrance X67C is certainly no exception. This is immediately evident when gazing upon its 256 full color screen that measures 3.5 inches with an ultra-bright LCD that ensures viewing that is easy on the eyes. The compact design makes is suitable for mounting anywhere on the boat and the quick release feature allows for a no hassle way to remove the unit when finished for the day.

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