2026 Comparator
5 Lowrance fishfinders compared on the criteria that matter in fishing: sonar technology (CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan, Active Imaging HD), display, built-in GPS, mapping. From the entry-level Eagle 5 SplitShot at 329 € HT to the premium HDS Pro 10" with Active Imaging HD sonar at 2 243 € HT. The Eagle range replaces the Hook Reveal series (end of line) — workshop recommendation based on fishing program.
Lowrance
329 € HT
Pour qui : Freshwater or coastal angler, beginner, budget ~ €330 ex-VAT, dinghy/small boat, simple fish reading
View Eagle 5 SplitShotLowrance
459 € HT
Pour qui : Regular coastal angler, 5-7 m dayboat, budget €400-500 ex-VAT, Lowrance mid-range standard
View Eagle 7 SplitShotLowrance
699 € HT
Pour qui : Structured angler (specific spots), 6-8 m boat, SideScan requirement for mapping surroundings
View Eagle 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 + AIH2026 distributor prices excluding VAT for France, screen + provided transducer. The Eagle range replaces the Hook Reveal (end of series) — same transducer technologies (SplitShot / TripleShot), updated range.
| Criteria | Eagle 5 SplitShot | Eagle 7 SplitShot | Eagle 9 TripleShot | HDS-9 Pro + AIH | HDS Pro 10" + AIH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price ex-VAT (transducer included) | ~ 329 USD | ~ 459 USD | ~ $699 | ~ 1 937 USD | ~ 2 243 USD |
| Screen size (resolution) | 5" (800×480) | 7" (800×480) | 9" (1024×600) | 9" SolarMAX HD | 10" SolarMAX HD |
| Transducer supplied | SplitShot (CHIRP + DownScan) | SplitShot (CHIRP + DownScan) | TripleShot (CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan) | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 |
| SideScan | No | No | Yes | Yes (HD) | Yes (HD) |
| Chartplotting | Via microSD | Via microSD | Via microSD | 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 Eagle 5 SplitShot (329 € HT) is Lowrance’s entry-level model covering 80 % of freshwater and small coastal boat uses. 5" readable screen (80° viewing angles), SplitShot CHIRP + DownScan transducer, GPS — mapping is added via microSD. No SideScan means no "side vision" — for precise fishing spots near structures, go directly for the Eagle 9 TripleShot. Its transducer port also accepts a TripleShot if you upgrade later.
Total budget screen + simple installation: ~ 430 € HT
View Eagle 5 SplitShotStandard coastal
The Eagle 7 SplitShot (459 € HT) is the coastal standard in the Eagle range. The 7" display offers 85° viewing angles, the CHIRP wide-angle + DownScan transducer (455/800 kHz) provides precise fish and structure readings, and IPX7 waterproofing handles spray. MOB waypoints and screenshot capture are included. If you fish regularly in both sea and lakes, this is the right price/function/screen-size compromise. Need side-scanning? The Eagle 7 TripleShot (549 € HT) adds SideScan for an extra 90 €.
Total budget screen + supplied transducer + GPS + simple install: ~ €580 ex-VAT
View Eagle 7 SplitShotFlat-bottom boat
The Eagle 9 TripleShot (699 € HT) integrates a 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan) that revolutionizes structured fishing: the SideScan provides a "sideways view" over several tens of meters on each side of the boat — ideal for spotting fish and structures nearby. The 9" 1024×600 screen ensures comfortable reading even in rough seas. This is a major qualitative leap compared to the Eagle 7.
Total budget screen + 3-in-1 transducer + GPS + install: ~ $885 USD ex-works
View Eagle 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 Eagle 7 models (SplitShot at 459 € HT and TripleShot at 549 € HT) share the same 7" display and housing. The difference lies in the transducer: the SplitShot offers CHIRP + DownScan (vertical vision only). The TripleShot adds SideScan (lateral vision over several tens of meters on each side). For an additional 90 € HT, the TripleShot unlocks lateral vision — for structured fishing, it’s well worth the extra cost. 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.
The Eagle range replaces the Hook Reveal range (end of series) in the Lowrance catalogue. Same philosophy — combined fishfinder/GPS accessible — with a sonar port compatible with SplitShot and TripleShot and features inherited from higher-end series (Elite, HDS) according to Lowrance. Detection technologies remain unchanged: CHIRP, DownScan, and SideScan on TripleShot versions. Our Hook Reveal 7 and Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot pages remain available: each displays its recommended Eagle replacement.
DownScan: vertical, photorealistic view of the seabed directly beneath the boat (equivalent to a camera filming the bottom). Present on the entire Eagle range (SplitShot and TripleShot transducers).
SideScan: lateral left and right view over several tens of meters on each side. Allows scanning a wide perimeter in a single pass. Present on Eagle TripleShot and HDS Pro with 3-in-1 transducer.
Active Imaging HD: the premium version of combined SideScan + DownScan, with superior resolution (visible in structural details: branches of a submerged tree can be distinguished). Present on HDS Pro with Active Imaging HD transducer.
FishReveal is Lowrance’s algorithm that combines CHIRP (conventional sonar) and DownScan imagery into a single view. The result: you see the seafloor structure with photo-like clarity and, overlaid, fish targets in color (size proportional to echo strength). This lets you visually distinguish 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.
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 the historical sonar returns (1 line per second scrolling by), it shows a live 2D view of the sonar cone like a radar. You literally see fish moving in real time under the boat. A game-changer for structured fishing when you need 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. Eagle units are not LiveSight-compatible.
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 2020–2026 — freshwater fishing, coastal, structured, competition. 2026 indicative distributor prices (France), screen with included transducer. This comparator covers the Eagle range (replacing Hook Reveal, end of series) and the HDS Pro. Excludes installation and regional premium charts.
