Main trade-off
Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
SplitShot HD does not provide side imaging.
Head-to-head
Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD vs Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot: Eagle changes screen and connectors, existing HOOK chart cards may decide
The short answer
Choose the newer IPS and connector design or the HOOK chart-card ecosystem.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Physical screen area at the published aspect ratio
Eagle 5 SplitShot HD provides about 11 square inches of display area and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot about 11. This helps judge viewing distance and split-screen comfort.
What this is based on
Area = diagonal² × horizontal pixels × vertical pixels ÷ (horizontal pixels² + vertical pixels²), assuming square pixels and the published diagonal. Values are geometric estimates, not active-area measurements.
Main trade-off
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
SplitShot does not provide SideScan.
Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- Choose it for
- You want the Eagle IPS screen and lower published draw
- The SplitShot HD sonar setup matches your fishing
- Main trade-off
- SplitShot HD does not provide side imaging.
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Choose it for
- You need a listed HOOK-compatible chart card
- The SplitShot sonar setup matches your fishing
- Main trade-off
- SplitShot does not provide SideScan.
About this comparison
Compare Eagle 5 SplitShot HD and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot by included sonar, display workspace, chart support and battery needs for your boat.
Choose the newer IPS and connector design or the HOOK chart-card ecosystem.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Reading sonar from the normal seated position
Both have five-inch 800 ×480 displays and downward imaging. A switch to Eagle 5 does not create more pixel workspace or add side imaging.
- Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Choosing a map and small-battery setup
Eagle uses SplitShot HD and its newer twist-lock connector. HOOK uses the earlier SplitShot system. Check transducer and cable compatibility rather than planning to reuse the old installation automatically.
- Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Reusing hardware or expanding the boat system
The HOOK page lists several Navionics card formats, while Eagle’s checked specification lists C-MAP DISCOVER. An existing chart investment can matter more than a small case-size difference.
- Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Need SideScan in the supplied package
Both selected packages provide CHIRP plus downward imaging and zero included side-imaging channels. A side-scan requirement needs a different transducer and supported model selection.
- Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- Not suitable
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Physical screen area at the published aspect ratio
Eagle 5 SplitShot HD provides about 11 square inches of display area and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot about 11. This helps judge viewing distance and split-screen comfort.
How we reached this conclusion
Area = diagonal² × horizontal pixels × vertical pixels ÷ (horizontal pixels² + vertical pixels²), assuming square pixels and the published diagonal. Values are geometric estimates, not active-area measurements.
A 12.8V10Ah battery with 20% held in reserve
The 102.4Wh working allowance gives about 30.5 hours at the Eagle 5 SplitShot HD published electrical point and 8.8 hours at the HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot point.
How we reached this conclusion
Assume 12.8V ×10Ah ×0.8 =102.4Wh usable for this device alone. Published-point power is 0.28A ×12V =3.4W and 0.9A ×13V =11.7W. HELIX input is assumed 12V because the draw specification omits test voltage. Ignore converter loss, temperature and battery aging. This is not a measured runtime comparison.
Neither five-inch model adds SideScan
Both selected packages provide CHIRP plus downward imaging and zero included side-imaging channels. A side-scan requirement needs a different transducer and supported model selection.
How we reached this conclusion
Required feature is left and right side imaging. The selected SplitShot and SplitShot HD bundles do not meet that feature gate. A display upgrade alone does not add it.
Choice A
Lowrance, Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
A five-inch IPS fishfinder and chartplotter with SplitShot HD for CHIRP and downward structure views. Its small case and published 280mA draw suit compact 12V setups.
- Best matched use
- Compact below-boat sonar with chart cards
Checked facts
- 5-inch 800 × 480 IPS display
- SplitShot HD included
- 280mA at 12V with full backlight
- Genesis Live, 0.5ft contours
Choice B
Lowrance, HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
The unit has a 5-inch display. The named Amazon configuration includes a transducer.
- Best matched use
- fish from a kayak and map an uncharted lake
Checked facts
- The unit has a 5-inch display.
- The named Amazon configuration includes a transducer.
- Side imaging is not included in the named configuration.
- Charting or live mapping is supported.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD | Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display technology | IPS | SolarMAX color | Check off-axis visibility and your polarized glasses. |
| Published electrical point | 0.28A at 12V | 0.9A at 13V | Use the stated conditions when sizing a battery. HELIX voltage is a nominal 12V assumption. |
| Included transducer | SplitShot HD | SplitShot | This exact bundle determines the supplied sonar modes and installation hardware. |
| Chart-card path | C-MAP chart-card support | C-MAP and listed Navionics card support | GPS waypoints and self-recorded depth maps are different from navigation chart cards. |
| Bare body width | 182.1mm | 185.7mm | Leave additional room for the bracket and cable exits. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
- This selected package is the base transducer bundle. A C-MAP DISCOVER card is a separate named package. Verify included regional charts and the exact lake.
If you choose Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- The included chart region can vary by bundle. Check the exact Amazon configuration before buying.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
You want the Eagle IPS screen and lower published draw
Choose Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD. Both have five-inch 800 ×480 displays and downward imaging. A switch to Eagle 5 does not create more pixel workspace or add side imaging.
You need a listed HOOK-compatible chart card
Choose Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot. Eagle uses SplitShot HD and its newer twist-lock connector. HOOK uses the earlier SplitShot system. Check transducer and cable compatibility rather than planning to reuse the old installation automatically.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Separate the screen from the sonar bundle
Both have five-inch 800 ×480 displays and downward imaging. A switch to Eagle 5 does not create more pixel workspace or add side imaging.
Choose the maps and electrical plan
Eagle uses SplitShot HD and its newer twist-lock connector. HOOK uses the earlier SplitShot system. Check transducer and cable compatibility rather than planning to reuse the old installation automatically.
Check the installation and future system
The HOOK page lists several Navionics card formats, while Eagle’s checked specification lists C-MAP DISCOVER. An existing chart investment can matter more than a small case-size difference.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- These are manufacturer-specification comparisons without on-water testing.
- Screen pixels and contour spacing do not establish sonar or depth accuracy.
- Chart cards, mounting accessories and networked live sonar require exact model compatibility checks.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current fish finders comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
8 of 23 models checked match every need here: “Read split screens at a glance” and “See structure directly below”.
8 matching models from 23 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Read split screens at a glance” and “See structure directly below”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD |
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| Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot |
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Ready to choose?
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Lowrance Eagle 5 SplitShot HD
You want the Eagle IPS screen and lower published draw
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You need a listed HOOK-compatible chart card
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