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Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) vs Lowrance Elite-3X

Product Comparison: Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) vs Lowrance Elite-3X

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Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) DI Color Fish Finder with Down-Imaging

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Lowrance Elite-3X DSI Color Sonar 455/800kHz Fishfinder

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General Specifications

Brand

Humminbird

Lowrance

Origin

USA

Mexico

Model

PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1)

Elite-3X

About the Product

See whats below your boat in astonishing clarity with Humminbirds PiranhaMax 197C DI Sonar. It boasts Down Imaging, Fish ID+, fish alarms, depth alarms and zoom with an easy-to-use interface that makes all these functions simple, clear and easy to see, even in sunlight.

Elite-3x is the most affordable color fishfinder ever announced - featuring Broadband Sounder™, water-temperature sensor and Fish I.D.

Key Specs

Standard Sonar

Down Imaging, Dual Beam

Dual Beam

Sonar Power Output (RMS)

300 watts

180 watts

Sonar Power Output (Peak)

2400 watts

Max Depth

600 ft.

800 ft.

Sonar Frequency

200 kHz, 455 kHz

83 kHz, 200 kHz

Sonar Power Output (RMS)
Max Depth

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) DI Color Fish Finder with Down-Imaging

Works great wish the screen was bigger.
The in-dash installation was easy and everything works extremely well.
So far it is picking up ground features and fish very well.
I use the Hummingbird as a depth finder. It has worked very well. It is very clear and easy to read in full sun. It is accurate.
The depth was wrong more often than right, and this was at both the deep and shallow end

Lowrance Elite-3X DSI Color Sonar 455/800kHz Fishfinder

I only use it for bottom contour detection and not the idea that you find fish with it.
I have found the 3x DSI to be an affordable, small color screen unit with similar fishfinding capabilities at it’s bigger brothers.
The structure detail is very good. I have only used it in water from 2 or 3 feet down to the low 20's range, I am happy with it so far.
Clear separation of targets, no doubt about fish versus weeds/structure, clearly distinguished hard or soft bottom.
The depth readings are not accurate at most speeds and will occasionally 'lock up' and not read anything.
Product says it will find depth up to 75mph but my unit does not work with speeds at 20mph.

Size & Weight

Height

12.3 in.

5.64 in.

Width

8 in.

3.71 in.

Depth

16 in.

1.85 in.

Weight

2.5 lbs.

Interface

Display

3,5" (240х320) 256-color display

3.5" (320x240) 256 color TFT display with backlight

Built-In Maps

Control

Buttons

3D-Map View

Memory Features

Control
3D-Map View

What customers say about "Interface"

Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) DI Color Fish Finder with Down-Imaging

The screen is easy to read during the day and seems to be accurate.
Unit display is good. Very visible in daylight.
Crisp display and very good depth finder for its price.
Screen looks good with good contrast.
Screen is clear and the color is is also bright. I had a black and white before this so it really looks pro on my boat now.

Lowrance Elite-3X DSI Color Sonar 455/800kHz Fishfinder

Works well in brighter light and has a good display of what is underwater.
Good product, nice down imaging, clear screen
The picture is clear and it showed fish on the bottom and swimming by in water depth 10 to 2 feet.
Works as good as fish finders 5x more expensive. Great screen, You can see all the structure of the sea bed.

Features

GPS Features

No GPS

Mounting System

Gimbal or Optional In-Dash

Gimbal Bracket

Smartphone Compatibility

Nо

Memory Card Slot

Protection

IPX7

Power

10.8 - 20 VDC

10 - 17 VDC

Accessories Included

Mount, Cables, Transducer

Transducer, Mount, Cables

Extras

Fish ID+, Fish Alarm, Depth alarms, Water Temperature

Depth alarms, Water Temperature, Speed, DownScan Imaging, Fish ID

What customers say about "Features"

Humminbird PiranhaMax 197C (409690-1) DI Color Fish Finder with Down-Imaging

So far so good. Easy to install and was pleased that it used the same transducer bracket as my previous Bird.
Unit is easy to install and works correctly right off the bat.
Using this in a commercial boat as a depth gauge only and it is working great.
All im looking for is water depth and depth of fish.
It's the perfect size for my boat and has all the features I need. Easy installation.

Lowrance Elite-3X DSI Color Sonar 455/800kHz Fishfinder

Not that we test electronics for their waterproofness, but I did dump my Yak upside down, and the unit still works perfectly. I was amazed.
Great for depth, and contour, and water temperature.
Very easy to see under all conditions and shows bottom, fish, and other details clearly.
Alpha-numerical on screen temp, depth and voltage readings definitely a plus.
In the fish ID mode it shows fish everywhere but when I change settings there is nothing there.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

1 year

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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