The catch
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
It has no way to scan sideways.
Side by side
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 vs Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot: The chart ecosystem you already use can count for more than the shared screen size
Quick verdict
Go with whichever chart ecosystem and mapping data you use.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 has about 11 square inches of display area and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot has about 11. That is useful for 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.
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Why pick it
- AutoChart Live and compatible Humminbird charts appeal to you
- Its XNT 9 HW DI T sonar setup suits your fishing
- The catch
- It has no way to scan sideways.
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Why pick it
- Genesis Live and supported HOOK chart cards are your preference
- Its SplitShot sonar setup matches your kind of fishing
- The catch
- You will not get SideScan from SplitShot.
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What this page compares
A look at HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot covering included sonar, display workspace, chart support and your boat’s battery needs.
Go with whichever chart ecosystem and mapping data you use.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Reading sonar while sitting in the usual position
Each is a five-inch 800 × 480 unit with downward imaging, so display size gives you no reason to change systems.
- Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Picking a setup around maps and a small battery
Depth, vegetation and bottom hardness are what HELIX AutoChart Live records, while HOOK Genesis Live creates depth contours. That distinction can count for more than the generic word mapping.
- Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Reusing hardware, or growing the boat system
A networked live-sonar expansion path is not supported by either selected model here. What it will really cost you to switch is existing chart cards and transducer mounting.
- Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
The documented mapping workflow must include both vegetation and bottom-hardness layers
Beyond depth, the HELIX AutoChart Live workflow documents both layers. The Genesis Live workflow that was checked provides depth contours but not those two named layers.
- Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Actual screen area, given the published aspect ratio
HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 has about 11 square inches of display area and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot has about 11. That is useful for 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 HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 works out to about 13.9 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 0.615A ×12V =7.4W 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.
HELIX wins when a map needs bottom-hardness and vegetation layers
Beyond depth, the HELIX AutoChart Live workflow documents both layers. The Genesis Live workflow that was checked provides depth contours but not those two named layers.
How we worked this out
The map needs depth, hardness and vegetation fields. HELIX covers all three named fields, while only depth is established for the compared Genesis Live workflow.
Option A
Humminbird, HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
In the named Amazon configuration, the 5-inch unit comes with a transducer.
- Best for
- fish from a kayak and map a lake without charts
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.
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 | Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 | Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display technology | Color TFT | SolarMAX color | Check how it looks off-axis and through your polarized glasses. |
| Published electrical point | 0.615A at 12V | 0.9A at 13V | Size a battery using the stated conditions. The HELIX voltage is a nominal 12V assumption. |
| Included transducer | XNT 9 HW DI T | SplitShot | The sonar modes and installation hardware you get depend on this exact bundle. |
| Chart-card path | LakeMaster, CoastMaster and listed Navionics cards | C-MAP and listed Navionics card support | Navigation chart cards are a different thing from GPS waypoints and self-recorded depth maps. |
| Personal mapping | AutoChart Live, depth plus bottom hardness and vegetation | Genesis Live, 0.5ft contours | Fit the layers and contour display you need to the fishing task. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
- Splitting chart and Down Imaging on the five-inch screen makes it busy.
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
AutoChart Live and compatible Humminbird charts appeal to you
Go with Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3. Each is a five-inch 800 × 480 unit with downward imaging, so display size gives you no reason to change systems.
Genesis Live and supported HOOK chart cards are your preference
Go with Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot. Depth, vegetation and bottom hardness are what HELIX AutoChart Live records, while HOOK Genesis Live creates depth contours. That distinction can count for more than the generic word mapping.
Decision guide
How to decide
Let the chart ecosystem and mapping data you use make the call.
Screen versus sonar: two questions
Each is a five-inch 800 × 480 unit with downward imaging, so display size gives you no reason to change systems.
What to decide on charts and power
Depth, vegetation and bottom hardness are what HELIX AutoChart Live records, while HOOK Genesis Live creates depth contours. That distinction can count for more than the generic word mapping.
Installing it, and where it can go next
A networked live-sonar expansion path is not supported by either selected model here. What it will really cost you to switch is existing chart cards and transducer mounting.
What this page can’t tell you
- Everything compared comes from manufacturer specifications. There was no testing on the water.
- Accurate sonar and depth readings are not demonstrated by pixels or contour spacing.
- Do not assume chart cards, mounting accessories or networked live sonar fit. Check 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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Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
AutoChart Live and compatible Humminbird charts appeal to you
See price & reviews on AmazonLowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
Genesis Live and supported HOOK chart cards are your preference
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