Main trade-off
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
SplitShot HD does not provide side imaging.
Head-to-head
Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD vs Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot: Eagle expands viewing area, HOOK leaves a smaller mounting footprint
The short answer
Choose the larger IPS viewing area or the smaller HOOK body.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Physical screen area at the published aspect ratio
Eagle 7 SplitShot HD provides about 21.6 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 7 SplitShot HD
- Choose it for
- You want a larger display for chart and DownScan
- 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 have limited console width and a compatible chart card
- The SplitShot sonar setup matches your fishing
- Main trade-off
- SplitShot does not provide SideScan.
About this comparison
Compare Eagle 7 SplitShot HD and HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot by included sonar, display workspace, chart support and battery needs for your boat.
Choose the larger IPS viewing area or the smaller HOOK body.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Reading sonar from the normal seated position
Eagle 7 enlarges the screen while keeping the same 800 ×480 matrix as HOOK 5. It can make labels easier to see at arm’s length without increasing the number of displayed pixels.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Choosing a map and small-battery setup
Both selected transducers look below the boat rather than to its sides. Keep a side-imaging upgrade outside this purchase unless a documented supported system is selected.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
Reusing hardware or expanding the boat system
The Eagle body is 225.9mm wide versus 185.7mm for HOOK 5. A small kayak mount needs space for controls and quick removal as well as the screen itself.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Depends
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
A 210mm bracket space favors HOOK 5
The HOOK body leaves 24.3mm before mount clearances, while Eagle 7 exceeds 210mm by 15.9mm.
- Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
- Not suitable
- Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Physical screen area at the published aspect ratio
Eagle 7 SplitShot HD provides about 21.6 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 15.5 hours at the Eagle 7 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 0.55A ×12V =6.6W 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.
A 210mm bracket space favors HOOK 5
The HOOK body leaves 24.3mm before mount clearances, while Eagle 7 exceeds 210mm by 15.9mm.
How we reached this conclusion
210 minus 185.7 =24.3mm.210 minus 225.9 =negative 15.9mm. This tests bare-body width only.
Choice A
Lowrance, Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
A seven-inch IPS fishfinder with SplitShot HD, GPS chart support and Genesis Live mapping. It gives more viewing area than Eagle 5 while keeping the same 800 × 480 pixel matrix.
- Best matched use
- Larger chart and downward-sonar views
Checked facts
- 7-inch 800 × 480 IPS display
- SplitShot HD included
- 550mA 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 7 SplitShot HD | Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display diagonal | 7 inches | 5 inches | Larger physical views help when the unit sits farther from the seat. |
| Display technology | IPS | SolarMAX color | Check off-axis visibility and your polarized glasses. |
| Published electrical point | 0.55A 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 | 225.9mm | 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 7 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 a larger display for chart and DownScan
Choose Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD. Eagle 7 enlarges the screen while keeping the same 800 ×480 matrix as HOOK 5. It can make labels easier to see at arm’s length without increasing the number of displayed pixels.
You have limited console width and a compatible chart card
Choose Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot. Both selected transducers look below the boat rather than to its sides. Keep a side-imaging upgrade outside this purchase unless a documented supported system is selected.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Separate the screen from the sonar bundle
Eagle 7 enlarges the screen while keeping the same 800 ×480 matrix as HOOK 5. It can make labels easier to see at arm’s length without increasing the number of displayed pixels.
Choose the maps and electrical plan
Both selected transducers look below the boat rather than to its sides. Keep a side-imaging upgrade outside this purchase unless a documented supported system is selected.
Check the installation and future system
The Eagle body is 225.9mm wide versus 185.7mm for HOOK 5. A small kayak mount needs space for controls and quick removal as well as the screen itself.
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 7 SplitShot HD |
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| Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot |
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Ready to choose?
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Lowrance Eagle 7 SplitShot HD
You want a larger display for chart and DownScan
See price & reviews on AmazonLowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot
You have limited console width and a compatible chart card
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