If you’re looking for the very best that Lowrance has to offer in its entire fishfinder/chartplotter product line, then look no further than the Lowrance HDS 10. They have put all of their R&D into this unit and it represents a culmination of years of experience and refinement. The HDS 10 is the flagship model of their flagship high definition series. The high definition aspect is immediately evident when viewing imagery on its gorgeous 10 inch full color Super VGA screen. Having one of the largest screens on the market is one thing but with SolarMax Plus, images really pop and full detail is realized regardless of light conditions or viewing angle.
Combining its powerful dual band sounder, which provides superb graphical images of underwater structures and fish of all sizes, with its standout mapping, plotting, charting and GPS navigational ability really brings the entire picture together. An astounding 30,000 watts of power allows the transducer to penetrate the waters to depths of nearly 5000 feet. All of that power is combined with familiar but essential tools like FishSymbol ID, FishTrack, and Hyperscroll. Users can even call up multiple graphs and scrolling sonar data simultaneously onto the screen with the Flashgraf feature so that nothing will go unnoticed.
On the navigational side of things is where the HDS line really shines. The HDS 10 is endowed with a super accurate WAAS GPS antenna that can pinpoint current location to within 10 feet and is loaded with mapping software. Take your pick from an assortment of maps that cover the Americas and beyond in high definition.
Even more options are available when its time to upgrade. Network with other peripheral devices via the NMEA data port and turn the HDS 10 into your very own nautical data control center. Monitor water temperatures, share multiple sonar and GPS devices and monitors, listen to Sirius Satellite radio, get up to the minute weather reports, and connect to high definition radar devices for monitoring your surroundings. Lowrance has invested everything its knows about the wants and needs of today’s pro fisherman into the HDS line and it shows.
| Lowrance HDS-10 | Humminbird 1198ci SI | Humminbird 1158c DI | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Screen Size | 10.4 in / 264 mm | 10.4 in / 264 mm | 10.4 in / 264 mm |
| Screen Resolution | 600 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Display Type | 16-bit color Super VGA SolarMAX PLUS TFT | 4:3 Color TFT | 4:3 Color TFT |
| Imaging | 2D | 2D and Side Imaging | 2D and Down Imaging |
| Transducer Type | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor |
| Transmit Power | Max 250W Broadband, analog equivalent 30,000W and 32W Broadband, analog equivalent 3,750 W equivalent 3750W | 1000W RMS 8000W Peak-to-Peak | 500W RMS 4000W Peak-To-Peak |
| Sonar Frequency | 50/83/200 kHz | 83/200 kHz 2D 455/800 kHz Side Imaging | 200/455 kHz 2D 455/800 kHz Down Imaging |
| Maximum Depth | 5000 ft / 1524 m | 1500 ft 2D 150 ft Side Imaging | 600 ft 2D 250 ft Down Imaging |
| GPS Antenna Type | Internal, high-sensitivity GPS+WAAS | Internal | Internal |
| Waypoint Storage | 5000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Routes | 200 | 50 | 50 |
| Plot Trails | Up to 10 trails - up to 12,000 points/trail | 50 w/20,000 points each | 50 w/20,000 points each |
| Background Map | Expanded U.S. BaseMap or Insight USA | Humminbird ContourXD | Humminbird Contour XD |
| MSRP | $2429.99 | $2799.99 | $2199.99 |
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