Product Comparison: Lowrance HOOK2-9 TripleShot vs Humminbird HELIX 5 SONAR G2


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General Specifications
Brand
Lowrance
Humminbird
Origin
Mexico
USA
Model
HOOK2-9 TripleShot
HELIX 5 SONAR G2
About the Product
This is perfect for anglers who want the full sonar experience. Tripleshot 3-in-1 displays give you wide-angle High CHIRP Sonar and Sidescan/Downscan Imaging™ with full chartplotter and basic GPS plotter navigation options.
If fishing is in your DNA, there's no such thing as "too early" or "too far." High expectations go with the territory. The HELIXⓇ5 Series answers the call with an uncompromising, 5" widescreen display. This HELIX 5 SONAR G2 PT model features DualBeam PLUS and SwitchFire.
Key Specs
Standard Sonar
CHIRP-Broadband / DownScan / SideScan
DualBeam PLUS
Sonar Power Output (RMS)
500 watts
500 watts
Max Depth
500 ft.
1500 ft.
Sonar Frequency
200 kHz, 455 kHz, 800 kHz
83 kHz, 200 kHz
Sonar Power Output (Peak)
4000 watts
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Lowrance HOOK2-9 TripleShot Fish Finder
  • Absolutely amazing details on both down and side imaging.
  • The sidescan and downscan is great.
  • The triple shot is amazing and the unit is super user friendly.
  • It is very easy to use and very easy to install.
  • The display shows up well in the sunlight. The controls are easy to use and understand.
Humminbird HELIX 5 SONAR G2 Fish Finder
  • The install was fairly simple and the unit works great.
  • Perfect for fishing. Go very well. Easy to install and use.
  • Easy to use, nice large display.
  • Works great. Has great depth.
  • A stunning device that has great depth of work.
Size & Weight
Height
6.4 in.
4.64 in.
Width
10.92 in.
7.55 in.
Depth
4.4 in.
3.3 in.
Weight
5.5 lbs.
2.6 lbs.
Interface
Display
9" (800x480) LED-backlit color TFT LCD
5" (800x480) WVGA color display
Built-In Maps
Navionics, C-MAP
Humminbird Basemap
Control
Buttons
Buttons
Memory Features
3000 Waypoints, 100 Routes, 100 Trails, Memory card slot
3D-Map View
No
No
What customers say about "Interface"
Lowrance HOOK2-9 TripleShot Fish Finder
  • The screen is bright and clear.
  • The menu structure is easy to navigate between fishing modes using the key pad.
  • Easy to use nice display.
  • Great color and easy to use.
  • It was easy to install. The screen display is awesome.
Humminbird HELIX 5 SONAR G2 Fish Finder
  • Excellent unit, especially for the price.
  • The fish finder is ok and the display is very good.
  • Easy to install, easy to use, very detailed and clear display!
  • Good fish finder, easy to see screen.
  • This unit has no gps, no speed, and no down imaging or side imaging.
Features
GPS Features
High precision internal antenna
Mounting System
Gimbal Bracket
Gimbal Bracket
Smartphone Compatibility
Memory Card Slot
Yes
No
Protection
IPX7
IPX7
Power
10 - 17 VDC
10.8 - 20 VDC
Accessories Included
Cover, Cables, Mount
Mount, Cables
Extras
SolarMAX™ Display, Autotuning sonar, Tripleshot™ transducer
SwitchFire Sonar, Autochart Live, LakeMaster Compatible, 2D Sonar
What customers say about "Features"
Lowrance HOOK2-9 TripleShot Fish Finder
  • The installation was very easy and plug and play as advertised.
  • This is plug and play right out of the box.
  • The ability to split the screen into multiple panels is very useful.
  • This hook 9 is awesome! Perfect fit on my kayak and sure pin points fish!
  • It's so easy to use. Plug and play.
Humminbird HELIX 5 SONAR G2 Fish Finder
  • Easy to install, good picture seems very accurate, well made.
  • Very good unit, easy to use.
  • Product is great, easy to use, also to install.
  • The mounting bracket can tilt up and down.
  • This product does not come with GPS or speed.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year
1 year
Certifications
CE, EAC
CE, EAC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
799.00 $


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