The catch
Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
For SideScan to work, the transducer needs a clear mounting spot and a suitable boat speed.
Side by side
Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD vs Eagle 7 SplitShot HD: The nine-inch brings side imaging, while the seven-inch keeps below-boat work narrower
Quick verdict
Go larger with the side-imaging package, or stay with the narrower downward-sonar unit.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
Eagle 9 TripleShot HD gives about 35.3 square inches of display area, against about 21.6 for Eagle 7 SplitShot HD. Use that to judge 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 Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
There is no side imaging with SplitShot HD.
Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- Why pick it
- SideScan and 1024 × 600 pixels are what you need
- Its TripleShot HD sonar setup is a match for your fishing
- The catch
- For SideScan to work, the transducer needs a clear mounting spot and a suitable boat speed.
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Why pick it
- A narrower case suits your below-boat fishing
- Its SplitShot HD sonar setup suits how you fish
- The catch
- There is no side imaging with SplitShot HD.
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What this page compares
Eagle 9 TripleShot HD and Eagle 7 SplitShot HD, looked at through included sonar, display workspace, chart support and battery needs on your boat.
Go larger with the side-imaging package, or stay with the narrower downward-sonar unit.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Reading sonar while sitting in the usual position
SideScan and a higher pixel matrix come with Eagle 9 TripleShot. Eagle 7 SplitShot offers CHIRP and DownScan, which makes this about more than two inches of screen.
- Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
Picking a setup around maps and a small battery
C-MAP and Genesis Live belong to both. Going to the larger model does not bring a different chart ecosystem or a general Ethernet expansion path.
- Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
Reusing hardware, or growing the boat system
A limited console may suit Eagle 7 better, although its selected transducer gives up side views. The 9-inch case is 61.3mm wider.
- Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
Eagle 9 is excluded by a 280mm body-width limit
At 287.2mm wide, Eagle 9 is 7.2mm over 280mm. Eagle 7 leaves 54.1mm before mounting clearances.
- Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- Not suitable
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
Eagle 9 TripleShot HD gives about 35.3 square inches of display area, against about 21.6 for Eagle 7 SplitShot HD. Use that to judge 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
Working from the 102.4Wh allowance, the published electrical point of Eagle 9 TripleShot HD works out to about 13.3 hours and the Eagle 7 SplitShot HD point to 15.5 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 0.64A ×12V =7.7W and 0.55A ×12V =6.6W. 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.
Eagle 9 is excluded by a 280mm body-width limit
At 287.2mm wide, Eagle 9 is 7.2mm over 280mm. Eagle 7 leaves 54.1mm before mounting clearances.
How we worked this out
280 minus 287.2 =negative 7.2mm. 280 minus 225.9 =54.1mm. Even a close body fit still needs bracket and connector clearance.
Option A
Lowrance, Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
TripleShot HD gives this nine-inch 1024 × 600 IPS fishfinder CHIRP, DownScan and SideScan. It belongs on a console with space for an 11.3-inch-wide body.
- Best for
- Larger split-screen views plus side imaging
Facts we checked
- IPS display, 9-inch, 1024 × 600
- Includes TripleShot HD
- 640mA at 12V when the backlight is full
- Genesis Live provides 0.5ft contours
Option B
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
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD | Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display diagonal | 9 inches | 7 inches | A bigger physical view helps if the unit is mounted farther from the seat. |
| Pixel matrix | 1024 × 600 | 800 × 480 | It governs addressable display workspace and has no bearing on acoustic target separation. |
| Published electrical point | 0.64A at 12V | 0.55A at 12V | Size a battery using the stated conditions. The HELIX voltage is a nominal 12V assumption. |
| Included transducer | TripleShot HD | SplitShot HD | The sonar modes and installation hardware you get depend on this exact bundle. |
| Side imaging | Included | Not included | A below-boat image cannot stand in for a left-right structure scan. |
| Bare body width | 287.2mm | 225.9mm | Allow extra room for the bracket and the cable exits. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
- The base transducer bundle is the package picked here, and a C-MAP DISCOVER card is its own named package. Verify the regional charts that come with it and the exact lake.
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.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
SideScan and 1024 × 600 pixels are what you need
Go with Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD. SideScan and a higher pixel matrix come with Eagle 9 TripleShot. Eagle 7 SplitShot offers CHIRP and DownScan, which makes this about more than two inches of screen.
A narrower case suits your below-boat fishing
Go with Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD. C-MAP and Genesis Live belong to both. Going to the larger model does not bring a different chart ecosystem or a general Ethernet expansion path.
Decision guide
How to decide
Take the larger side-imaging package, or hold on to the narrower downward-sonar unit.
Keep screen and sonar bundle apart
SideScan and a higher pixel matrix come with Eagle 9 TripleShot. Eagle 7 SplitShot offers CHIRP and DownScan, which makes this about more than two inches of screen.
Plan the charts and the power supply
C-MAP and Genesis Live belong to both. Going to the larger model does not bring a different chart ecosystem or a general Ethernet expansion path.
Look at installation and the upgrade path
A limited console may suit Eagle 7 better, although its selected transducer gives up side views. The 9-inch case is 61.3mm wider.
What this page can’t tell you
- Comparisons here are built on manufacturer specifications and were never tested on the water.
- What the screen’s pixels and the contour spacing show does not establish sonar or depth accuracy.
- Compatibility depends on the exact model for chart cards, mounting accessories and networked live sonar.
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
Only 5 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Take in split screens at a glance” and “Scan to port and starboard”.
5 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 “Scan to port and starboard”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
SideScan and 1024 × 600 pixels are what you need
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A narrower case suits your below-boat fishing
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