2026 Comparator
5 Lowrance fishfinders compared on the criteria that matter for fishing: sonar technology (CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan, Active Imaging HD), range, display, integrated GPS, mapping. From the entry-level Hook Reveal 5 at 332 € HT to the premium HDS Pro 10" with Active Imaging HD sonar at 2,243 € HT. Workshop recommendations by fishing program.
Lowrance
329 € HT
Pour qui : Freshwater or coastal angler, budget < €300 ex VAT, dinghy/small boat, basic fish detection
View Hook Reveal 5Lowrance
459 € HT
Pour qui : Regular coastal angler, 5-7 m powerboat, budget €300-400 ex-VAT, Lowrance mid-range standard
View Hook Reveal 7Lowrance
699 € HT
Pour qui : Structured angler (specific spots), 6-8 m boat, SideScan requirement for mapping surroundings
View Hook Reveal 9 TripleShotLowrance
1937 € HT
Pour qui : Pro angler / 7-10 m planing boat — HDS premium platform delivered with Active Imaging HD transducer for HD structure reading
View HDS-9 ProLowrance
2243 € HT
Pour qui : Competition/professional angler, 8-12 m powerboat, maximum underwater structure precision + high-resolution lateral sonar imagery
View HDS Pro 10 + AIHHT prices 2026 for authorized French distributor, screen + transducer included. Hook Reveal units are end-of-line (replaced by the new Eagle series) — good deal while stock lasts.
| Criteria | Hook Reveal 5 | Hook Reveal 7 | Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot | HDS-9 Pro + AIH | HDS Pro 10" + AIH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price ex-VAT (transducer included) | ~ 332 USD | ~ 399 USD | ~ 564 USD | ~ 1 937 USD | ~ 2 243 USD |
| Screen size | 5 inches | 7 inches | 9 inches | 9 inches | 10 inches |
| Transducer supplied | CHIRP + DownScan HDI | CHIRP + DownScan HDI | CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan (3-in-1) | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 |
| FishReveal (anti-thermocline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chartplotter included | C-MAP DISCOVER X | C-MAP DISCOVER X | C-MAP DISCOVER X | C-MAP DISCOVER X | C-MAP DISCOVER X |
| Multi-touch | No (buttons) | No (buttons) | No (buttons) | Yes | Yes |
| LiveSight compatible (live sonar) | No | No | No | Yes (optional transducer) | Yes (optional transducer) |
| Target program | Freshwater / small boats | Standard coastal | Structured / shallow water | Pro / planing powerboat | Competition / finesse fishing |
Our recommendation by fishing use, based on 100+ Lowrance installations from 2020-2026.
Freshwater fishing
The Hook Reveal 5 (€332 ex-VAT) is Lowrance’s entry-level model, covering 80 % of freshwater and small coastal boat uses. 5" readable screen, FishReveal (Lowrance’s flagship feature that visually separates fish from bottom structure), GPS + chartplotter. No SideScan means no "side vision" — for precise fishing spots near structures, choose the Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot directly. Note: the Hook Reveal is discontinued and replaced by the Eagle range.
Total budget screen + simple installation: ~ 430 € HT
See Hook Reveal 5Standard coastal
The Hook Reveal 7 (399 € HT) is the best-selling Lowrance coastal fishfinder in France. The 7" SolarMAX display is readable in full sunlight, the CHIRP 50/200 + DownScan HDI transducer covers depths from 0 to 300 m, and FishReveal performs well with anti-thermocline. If you fish regularly in both saltwater and freshwater, this is the right balance of price, features, and screen size.
Total budget screen + included transducer + GPS + charts + simple installation: ~ 520 € HT
See Hook Reveal 7Flat-bottom boat
The Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot (564 € HT) adds the 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan) that changes everything for structured fishing: SideScan provides a "side vision" up to 100 m on each side of the boat — ideal for spotting fish and structures nearby. The 9" display makes reading comfortable even in rough seas. This is the major qualitative leap compared to the Hook Reveal 7.
Total budget screen + 3-in-1 transducer + GPS + charts + installation: ~ 750 € HT
View Hook Reveal 9 TripleShotPro runabout
The HDS-9 Pro with Active Imaging HD transducer (€1,937 ex VAT) is Lowrance’s entry-level Pro unit — a multi-touch, scalable platform delivered with the Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP + DownScan HD + SideScan HD) ready for immediate high-definition structure scanning. Scalable to LiveSight (live sonar) or a deep-water Carbon Transducer. If you want one extra inch of screen, the HDS Pro 10" + AIH (€2,243 ex VAT) sits just above it.
Total budget HDS-9 Pro with Active Imaging HD transducer: ~ 1 937 € HT
View HDS-9 ProRacing
The HDS Pro 10" + Active Imaging HD (2 243 € HT) is Lowrance’s top model for fine-structured fishing. The Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP + DownScan HD + SideScan HD) delivers near-photographic clarity of the bottom and structures — you can distinguish a rock from a fish school at 100 m on each side. In competitions, this is what sponsored Lowrance anglers use. Pair it with LiveSight to visualize fish in real time once you’ve located the spot.
Complete bundle budget + optional LiveSight + fine installation: ~ 3 700 € HT
View HDS Pro 10 + AIHThe 3 mistakes that come up when a customer chooses their Lowrance fishfinder without a workshop program audit.
The two Hook Reveal 9 models (50/200 HDI at €512 ex VAT and TripleShot at €564 ex VAT) share the same screen and housing. The difference lies in the transducer: the 50/200 HDI offers CHIRP + DownScan (vertical view only). The TripleShot adds SideScan (lateral view up to 100 m on each side). For an additional ~€52 ex VAT, the TripleShot unlocks lateral vision — on structured fishing grounds, this easily justifies the price difference. If you need to see structures around the boat, choose the TripleShot.
The HDS-9 Pro with Active Imaging HD transducer (€1,937 ex-VAT) and the HDS Pro 10" + AIH (€2,243 ex-VAT) both use the same Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 transducer and the same platform. The only difference is screen size (9" vs 10"), for a price difference of ~€306 ex-VAT. If you run chartplotter and fishfinder simultaneously on a planing powerboat, the 10" is worth the extra cost; otherwise the 9" is more than adequate. Don’t buy a 16" "just to be safe" if your usage doesn’t justify it.
The HDS Pro 10" is compatible with a Lowrance Halo radar (same Navico family). But it is not the best choice: for a radar + chartplotter + autopilot integration, a B&G Zeus (sailing) or a Garmin GPSMAP is better. The HDS Pro is designed for fishing, not tactical navigation. If you want an integrated Halo radar on a sailboat, see our marine radar comparison + sailboat chartplotter comparison.
4 questions to identify the Lowrance fishfinder suited to your fishing program and boat.
FishReveal is Lowrance’s flagship algorithm that combines CHIRP (conventional sonar) and DownScan imagery into a single view. The result: the seafloor structure is displayed with photo-like clarity and fish targets are overlaid in color (size proportional to echo strength). This allows visual separation of a school of fish from a thermocline or a patch of seaweed — useful in coastal fishing where these elements can resemble fish on a basic fishfinder.
DownScan: vertical, photorealistic view of the seabed directly beneath the boat (equivalent to a camera filming the ground). Present on all Hook Reveal models.
SideScan: lateral left and right view up to 100 m on each side. Allows scanning a wide area in a single pass. Present on Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot and HDS Pro with 3-in-1 transducer.
Active Imaging HD: the premium version of combined SideScan + DownScan, with 2× higher resolution (visible in structural details: branches of a submerged tree can be distinguished). Present on HDS Pro with Active Imaging HD transducer.
The Hook 4x and Hook 9ts (basic Hook series without Reveal) are older or entry-level Lowrance models — their ecosystem is practically replaced in 2026 by the Hook Reveal series (brighter screens, native FishReveal, built-in GPS+chart). Skysat no longer stocks the older Hook models (4x, 9ts), only the current Hook Reveal series. If you encounter these references in online comparisons, they are pre-2024 data that no longer reflect the 2026 offer.
Lowrance HDS Pro can be used on sailboats, but it is not our workshop recommendation for a sailboat. Why: the HDS Pro range is optimized for fishing (fine sonar, structures, Active Imaging) — the sailing functions (SailSteer, real-time laylines, polars) are basic or even absent. For a cruising or racing sailboat, see our sailboat chartplotter comparison which compares the HDS Pro 12" with B&G Zeus (sailing-specific) and Garmin GPSMAP.
LiveSight is Lowrance’s "real-time" fishfinder — instead of displaying a history of returned echoes (1 line per second scrolling by), it shows a live 2D view of the sonar cone like a radar. You can literally see fish moving in real time under the boat. A game-changer for structured fishing where the goal is to understand how fish react to bait. Compatible with HDS-9 Pro and HDS Pro 10" displays — the LiveSight transducer costs ~ €1,200 ex. VAT extra.
Yes, via the Lowrance/Navico network — the HDS Pro is compatible with the Outboard Pilot Mercury (Joystick / VesselView) for outboard-powered boats. For a sailboat with an autopilot on a tiller or hydraulic system, this is not the right ecosystem — prefer B&G NAC-3 or Garmin Reactor 40. Our cruising autopilot comparison tool details the sailboat options.
Skysat has distributed Lowrance since 2018. Comparator based on 100+ Lowrance installations from 2020–2026 — freshwater, coastal, structured, and competition fishing. 2026 indicative distributor prices in France, screens with included transducers. The Hook Reveal series is discontinued (replaced by the Eagle series in new products) — availability subject to stock. Excluding installation and premium regional charts.
