The catch
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
There is no side imaging with SplitShot HD.
Side by side
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD vs HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot: Eagle widens the viewing area, while HOOK takes up a smaller mounting footprint
Quick verdict
It is the larger IPS viewing area against the smaller HOOK body.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
In display area, Eagle 7 SplitShot HD has about 21.6 square inches and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot about 11. That helps in judging viewing distance and split-screen comfort.
Where this comes from
Assuming square pixels and the published diagonal, Area = diagonal² × horizontal pixels × vertical pixels ÷ (horizontal pixels² + vertical pixels²). The values are geometric estimates and not active-area measurements.
The catch
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
You will not get SideScan from SplitShot.
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Why pick it
- A larger display for chart and DownScan is the goal
- Its SplitShot HD sonar setup suits the way you fish
- The catch
- There is no side imaging with SplitShot HD.
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Why pick it
- Console width is limited and you have a compatible chart card
- Its SplitShot sonar setup matches how you fish
- The catch
- You will not get SideScan from SplitShot.
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What this page compares
Eagle 7 SplitShot HD beside HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot, measured on included sonar, display workspace, chart support and the battery demands of your boat.
It is the larger IPS viewing area against the smaller HOOK body.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Reading sonar while sitting in the usual position
Eagle 7 makes the screen bigger but keeps the 800 × 480 matrix that HOOK 5 has. Labels can be easier to read at arm’s length, though the number of displayed pixels stays the same.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Picking a setup around maps and a small battery
Neither selected transducer scans to the sides, since both look below the boat. Treat a side-imaging upgrade as separate from this purchase unless you pick a documented supported system.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Reusing hardware, or growing the boat system
Eagle’s body measures 225.9mm wide, while HOOK 5 is 185.7mm. On a small kayak mount you need room for controls and quick removal as well as the screen.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
HOOK 5 wins in a 210mm bracket space
Eagle 7 runs 15.9mm over 210mm, whereas the HOOK body leaves 24.3mm before mount clearances.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Not suitable
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
In display area, Eagle 7 SplitShot HD has about 21.6 square inches and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot about 11. That helps in judging viewing distance and split-screen comfort.
How we worked this out
Assuming square pixels and the published diagonal, Area = diagonal² × horizontal pixels × vertical pixels ÷ (horizontal pixels² + vertical pixels²). The values are geometric estimates and not active-area measurements.
A 12.8V10Ah battery, keeping 20% in reserve
At the 102.4Wh working allowance, the published electrical point of Eagle 7 SplitShot HD works out to about 15.5 hours and the HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot point to 8.8 hours.
How we worked this out
The assumption is 12.8V ×10Ah ×0.8 =102.4Wh usable for this device alone. At the published points, power is 0.55A ×12V =6.6W and 0.9A ×13V =11.7W. HELIX input is taken as 12V, since the draw specification leaves out the test voltage. Converter loss, temperature and battery aging are ignored. This is not a measured runtime comparison.
HOOK 5 wins in a 210mm bracket space
Eagle 7 runs 15.9mm over 210mm, whereas the HOOK body leaves 24.3mm before mount clearances.
How we worked this out
210 minus 185.7 =24.3mm. 210 minus 225.9 =negative 15.9mm. Only the bare-body width is checked here.
Option A
Lowrance, Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
This seven-inch IPS fishfinder pairs SplitShot HD with GPS chart support and Genesis Live mapping. Compared with Eagle 5 it offers more viewing area on the same 800 × 480 pixel matrix.
- Best for
- More room for chart and down-sonar views
Facts we checked
- IPS display, 7-inch, 800 × 480
- Includes SplitShot HD
- 550mA at 12V when the backlight is full
- Genesis Live provides 0.5ft contours
Option B
Lowrance, HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
The 5-inch display here is paired with a transducer in the named Amazon configuration.
- Best for
- map a lake that has no chart while fishing from a kayak
Facts we checked
- It comes with a 5-inch display.
- A transducer comes with the named Amazon configuration.
- The named configuration leaves out side imaging.
- The unit supports charting or live mapping.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD | Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display diagonal | 7 inches | 5 inches | A bigger physical view helps if the unit is mounted farther from the seat. |
| Display technology | IPS | SolarMAX color | Check how it looks off-axis and through your polarized glasses. |
| Published electrical point | 0.55A at 12V | 0.9A at 13V | Size a battery using the stated conditions. The HELIX voltage is a nominal 12V assumption. |
| Included transducer | SplitShot HD | SplitShot | The sonar modes and installation hardware you get depend on this exact bundle. |
| Chart-card path | C-MAP chart-card support | C-MAP and listed Navionics card support | Navigation chart cards are a different thing from GPS waypoints and self-recorded depth maps. |
| Bare body width | 225.9mm | 185.7mm | Allow extra room for the bracket and the cable exits. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- This package is the base transducer bundle, while a C-MAP DISCOVER card is sold as a separate named package. Check the included regional charts against the exact lake.
With Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Bundles differ in the chart region they include, so check the exact Amazon configuration before you buy.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A larger display for chart and DownScan is the goal
Go with Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD. Eagle 7 makes the screen bigger but keeps the 800 × 480 matrix that HOOK 5 has. Labels can be easier to read at arm’s length, though the number of displayed pixels stays the same.
Console width is limited and you have a compatible chart card
Go with Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot. Neither selected transducer scans to the sides, since both look below the boat. Treat a side-imaging upgrade as separate from this purchase unless you pick a documented supported system.
Decision guide
How to decide
Take the bigger IPS viewing area, or take the more compact HOOK body.
The screen is one thing, the sonar bundle another
Eagle 7 makes the screen bigger but keeps the 800 × 480 matrix that HOOK 5 has. Labels can be easier to read at arm’s length, though the number of displayed pixels stays the same.
Choosing maps and a power plan
Neither selected transducer scans to the sides, since both look below the boat. Treat a side-imaging upgrade as separate from this purchase unless you pick a documented supported system.
Fit on the boat and room to grow
Eagle’s body measures 225.9mm wide, while HOOK 5 is 185.7mm. On a small kayak mount you need room for controls and quick removal as well as the screen.
What this page can’t tell you
- Manufacturer specifications are the basis here, and nothing was tested on the water.
- A screen’s pixels and the spacing of its contours do not prove sonar or depth accuracy.
- Chart cards, mounting accessories and networked live sonar all call for checking compatibility with the exact model.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the fish finders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
8 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Take in split screens at a glance” and “View structure straight below”.
8 models fit, out of 23 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Take in split screens at a glance” and “View structure straight below”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD |
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Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
A larger display for chart and DownScan is the goal
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Console width is limited and you have a compatible chart card
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