It will not be difficult for a hunter to assess the environment. The presence of game, the terrain, possible obstacles can be seen firsthand. Binoculars will help to examine small details. And what should a fisherman do when a thick and not always transparent layer of water separates him from his prey? Vision or optics will not help here.
In such a situation, a special device for scanning underwater space - an echo sounder - is always useful. With it, you can view the bottom topography, the presence or size of fish, the depth and temperature of the water in different parts of the reservoir. All readings of the device are displayed on its own display or the screen of a mobile gadget. Echo sounder - the eyes of a fisherman under water and a guarantee of excellent fishing.
We have compiled a list of the best echo sounders based on expert opinions and reviews from real customers. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend that you pay special attention to them:
Budget / Inexpensive
- Practitioner
- LUCKY
Middle price category
- Humminbird
- Garmin
- Deeper
Dear / Premium
- Lowrance
- Garmin
Categories
For fishing
For boat (transom mount)
Rechargeable
Number of beams: 1-2
Number of beams: 3 or more
Built-in GPS
With transducer
| 1 | Deeper Smart Sonar Pro | 16 900 RUB |
| 2 | Garmin STRIKER PLUS 4 | 15 500 RUB |
| 3 | Lowrance HOOK2 4x | 10 100 p. |
| 4 | Garmin STRIKER PLUS 7SV | 43,773 p. |
| 5 | Deeper Start | 9 900 RUB |
| 6 | Lowrance HOOK2 5x GPS Splitshot | 28 470 p. |
| 7 | Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 DI | 15,990 p. |
| 8 | Lowrance FishHunter 3D | 20,020 p. |
| 9 | Practitioner 7 WI-FI | 11 550 RUB |
| 10 | Practitioner 6M | 8,200 RUB |
| 11 | Garmin STRIKER PLUS 5CV | 29,990 p. |
* Prices are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change
without prior notice.
For fishing
For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
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Rechargeable
The main advantages
- Smart dual-beam castable fish finder with wireless connection and compatibility with all gadgets running iOS and Android
- Wi-Fi module allows you to use Deeper at a maximum distance of 100 m and a depth of 80 m, providing a stable connection with the operator's receiver
- The use of the latest systems allows scanning at high frequency and tracking objects moving at high speed, and thanks to the high resolution, you can observe the smallest objects, receiving high quality data
- Modern bathymetric technologies help to create contour maps of the seabed topography using GPS mode while on a bridge, dock, raft, boat, etc. within a hundred meters from the device
- The fishfinder can operate up to 5.5 hours without recharging the battery. Sleep function allows you to suspend battery use and put the device into a low power mode
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For boat (transom mount)
Built-in GPS
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For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
The main advantages
- Fish finder with bright 4.3 '' LCD color display and built-in GPS receiver. Provides clear images and excellent target separation
- With built-in Garmin Quickdraw Contours software, you can create HD terrain maps over an area of up to 8,000 square meters. km, with the subsequent saving in the background
- The use of Garmin SideVü technology allows you to obtain a wide-format image of everything that happens under the vessel (relief, objects at the bottom, fish) with almost photographic accuracy
- With the SideVü side scanner, you can get clear images of everything on the sides of the boat: flooded objects, structures or fish
- The free Garmin ActiveCaptain mobile app allows you to easily but securely pair your fishfinder with compatible mobile devices
For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
The main advantages
- Easy-to-use Bullet sonar with 120-degree BroadBand sonar. Intuitive menu with easy access to the most necessary functions and automatic configuration of the device makes the use as easy as possible
- The sonar beam captures a large area under the boat bottom and, thanks to the high scanning frequency of 200 kHz, quickly and clearly displays the image on the screen
- 4-inch color display SolarMax with built-in LED backlight clearly displays all the data received
- Using BroadBand Sounder technology, you can quickly find schools of fish, determine bottom topography or temperature changes
- Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) technology allows you to clearly distinguish between fish, bottom structure and various details of objects underwater
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Rechargeable
For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
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Rechargeable
The main advantages
- Single-beam echo sounder, designed for recreational fishing, with wide functionality and a minimum weight of 60 grams, which makes it easy to throw into the pond and eliminates line breakage
- Wi-Fi module provides a reliable connection with a smartphone at a distance of up to 50 meters (depending on the phone model and installed OS)
- The echo sounder is charged via a magnetic wire. The cable is magnetically attached to the body of the device and does not require complete or partial disassembly of the device for recharging
- The updated design makes it easier to pull up and out of the water, and the LED installed in the case with an automatic switching system will not allow you to lose sight of it
- The result of the next scan is automatically saved in the device's memory and can be opened online or using the Lakebook application
For fishing
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Number of beams: 3 or more
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With transducer
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Rechargeable
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Lowrance FishHunter 3D (fish finder)
The main advantages
- Unparalleled today, multifunctional fishfinder with wireless connection for fishing in any conditions - shore, pier, ice, boat, etc.
- A high-quality Wi-Fi module works regardless of the availability of the Internet. Using a free app, it provides a more reliable connection with any mobile device (Android or IOS) up to 55m away
- The unique shape of the FishHunter float increases the buoyancy of the device, making it virtually unsinkable
- There are several options for displaying the picture in 3D mode (fish location, depth, relief or bottom structure, etc.) with the ability to create your own color bathymetric maps of your favorite fishing spots or the entire reservoir
- The LED indicator installed on the sensor will always indicate the exact location of the device, regardless of the time of day
Rechargeable
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
The main advantages
- The proprietary ECO mode guarantees neutral operation of the echo sounder and does not scare away fish
- Adjustable multi-level light indication simplifies the use of the device when organizing fishing at night
- The device supports the function of fast battery charging
- The integrated Wi-Fi module allows you to synchronize the fishfinder with a smartphone or tablet running Android / iOS operating systems after installing a special application and maintains a stable connection at a distance of up to 90 meters
- The complete transducer provides a scanning depth of up to 25 meters in freshwater conditions with a total radiation angle of 35 degrees
Rechargeable
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For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
The main advantages
- The echo sounder transducer has a universal mount and a cable length of two meters, which makes it easy to use the device in various situations
- IP67 class predetermines the presence of protection against water ingress when immersed to a depth of one meter
- The range of nominal operating temperatures for the device ranges from -20 to +60 degrees Celsius, which allows you to use the echo sounder for fishing at any time of the year
- Main monochrome multifunction display shows bottom structure, size and depth of fish
- Loud mono speaker emits a beep when moving objects are detected underwater
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Number of beams: 3 or more
Built-in GPS
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For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 3 or more
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With transducer
The main advantages
- Updated from the first generation of the echo sounder model with built-in CHIRP sonar, which allows for clear target separation and bottom definition
- Large 7 '' display allows you to view scan results with high quality images even in bright sunlight
- Garmin ClearVü technology provides clear, wide-angle images of everything under the boat
- Preinstalled Garmin Quickdraw software helps you create seafloor maps over a total area of up to 8,000 square feet. km
- The built-in Wi-Fi module, using the ActiveCaptain application, synchronizes the operation of the device with a smartphone, allowing you to receive mobile messages and exchange information with other owners of the application
Built-in GPS
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For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 3 or more
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With transducer
The main advantages
- Very easy-to-use chartplotter / fishfinder with precise GPS navigation, IPX7 water resistance and bright 5 '' SolarMax color display
- LED-backlight of the screen with the ability to adjust the brightness in several modes allows you to use the device at any time of the day
- SplitShot's fully automatic sensor setup saves you time by eliminating the need for pre-setting parameters. When the fishing conditions change, the reconfiguration occurs automatically
- Optimized keyboard performance enables one-touch activation of key functions
- Lowrance Splitshot - Dual Coverage with Wideband Scanning, in tandem with DownScan Imaging technology, displays bottom structures with fine detail of underwater objects
For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 3 or more
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With transducer
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Humminbird PiranhaMAX 4 DI (depth sounder)
The main advantages
- One of the best echo sounders in its series, with increased power and scanning depth. Equipped with a waterproof case and a high-contrast 4.3 '' TFT color screen with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels (256 colors)
- DUAL BEAM transom transom with a narrow scan beam provides a highly detailed image of the area under the boat bottom
- The fish finder is equipped with the Fish ID + function, which allows you to determine the size of fish, and makes it easier to select a fishing location
- The Bottom Black View function allows you to display the bottom topography on the screen in the form of a contrasting black line and makes it easier to identify possible obstacles (rocks, holes, shallows, etc.)
- Zoom provides an increase in the picture and the possibility of detailed study of objects of interest
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Built-in GPS
Built-in GPS
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For boat (transom mount)
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For fishing
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Number of beams: 1-2
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With transducer
The main advantages
- High-resolution 5-inch color screen improves scan visualization by separating data for different frequencies and simultaneously displays a lot of secondary useful information
- Global positioning module supports GPS and GLONASS systems
- The built-in temperature sensor correctly indicates this parameter for the aquatic environment
- Quickdraw Contours software creates an internal map of the reservoir
- The stationary echo sounder body is complemented by a powerful transducer that is securely attached to the transom
- White Line function determines the hardness and structure of the bottom
- A-scope mode tracks fish in real time
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