Thread: Lowrance or Hummingbird.

Wich one has the best down imaging?

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As of reviews from 2016 .... #1 is a HB Helix 7 & #2 is a Lowrance Hook 7 .... but, that could have changed over the last two years, because of technological advances in all the major brands.

You'd also have to take into account screen size, price (if that matters), pixel count, and ease of use of the different functions on the different brands and models of those brands.

It's like a Chevy - Ford debate ... satisfied owners of either brand are going to stick up for that brand, so expect the same from depth finder owners.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

As of reviews from 2016 .... #1 is a HB Helix 7 & #2 is a Lowrance Hook 7 .... but, that could have changed over the last two years, because of technological advances in all the major brands.

You'd also have to take into account screen size, price (if that matters), pixel count, and ease of use of the different functions on the different brands and models of those brands.

It's like a Chevy - Ford debate ... satisfied owners of either brand are going to stick up for that brand, so expect the same from depth finder owners.

CrappiePappy, just out of curiosity, what finder do you use now, why that one, and what was your previous one and why did you change? Inquiring minds want to know..... :-)
Thanks

Originally Posted by USMA65

CrappiePappy, just out of curiosity, what finder do you use now, why that one, and what was your previous one and why did you change? Inquiring minds want to know..... :-)
Thanks

I am currently using a Lowrance Hook 7 (gen 1) ... caught it on sale at Cabela's for less than what I paid for my previous unit.

My previous unit was a Lowrance Elite 5 DSI ... bought used on Classifieds forum to replace the b/w 2d unit that came with the boat.

I "changed" to the Hook 7 because I broke a pin (+ battery connection) in the back of the E5DSI unit from too many times of pulling/pushing the power/tdx cord in & out of the unit at an angle. That bent & weakened the pin, and when I tried to straighten it out ... it broke off. I couldn't find a trashed E5DSI to salvage the pin assembly from, for a reasonable price, so I went shopping for a replacement & found the Hook 7 on sale. I reasoned that I was getting a bigger screen with the same DI function & GPS for less money, so I bought it.

Examples of the new Humminbird MEGA+ down-imaging using a Solix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2 (screenshots courtesy of Bill Carson)

I started with Lowrance but am now Humminbird. I spent a lot of time learning my way around the Lowrance units and got pretty good on them. I know the consensus is that Humminbird is easier to navigate but I don't completely agree. Maybe my brain is just saturated and overwhelmed with two different setups within one year. I still need more time with my birds on the water. As far as the DI and SI quality, I'm with my birds all day and that's why I switched to them. 2d is another story and I miss that quality from the Lowrance units.

What stainless said is very very true. You need to get hands on all of the units your contemplating. Navigate the screens. What works for one person, is a no go for another.

Originally Posted by Stainless

I started with Lowrance but am now Humminbird. I spent a lot of time learning my way around the Lowrance units and got pretty good on them. I know the consensus is that Humminbird is easier to navigate but I don't completely agree. Maybe my brain is just saturated and overwhelmed with two different setups within one year. I still need more time with my birds on the water. As far as the DI and SI quality, I'm with my birds all day and that's why I switched to them. 2d is another story and I miss that quality from the Lowrance units.

2D sonar is significantly improved with the new dual-spectrum CHIRP element with the new Helix G3N models
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/fish...w/#post3723656

https://www.humminbird.com/news/arti...neration-helix

Allow me to confuse you some more...... Garmin. Do some searching on this site, and others. Walleye central, bassboatcentral, too name a few.

Originally Posted by skunked again

Allow me to confuse you some more...... Garmin. Do some searching on this site, and others. Walleye central, bassboatcentral, too name a few.

And Raymarine which has some good reviews to.

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