Product Comparison: Lowrance Hook-5 vs Humminbird Helix 5 (410220-1)

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Lowrance Hook-5 Sonar/GPS Mid/High/Downscan Navionics+ Fishfinder

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Humminbird Helix 5 (410220-1) Chirp Di GPS G2

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General Specifications

Brand

Lowrance

Humminbird

Origin

Mexico

USA

Model

Hook-5

Helix 5 (410220-1)

About the Product

The HOOK-5 combines the benefits of CHIRP Sonar and DownScan Imaging™ technology to give you a clear and complete view of the underwater environment beneath your boat.

It's hard to believe this much power comes in such a compact form, but the Humminbird® HELIX® 5 CHIRP DI GPS G2 Fishfinder and Chartplotter brings all that and more. Built-in CHIRP SONAR allows the unique selection of Low, Medium, and High frequency ranges, giving clean returns and exceptional target separation.

Key Specs

Standard Sonar

CHIRP, Down Imaging

CHIRP, Down Imaging, DualBeam PLUS

Sonar Power Output (RMS)

500 watts

Max Depth

1000 ft.

350 ft.

Sonar Frequency

455 kHz, 800 kHz, 83 kHz, 200 kHz

83 kHz, 200 kHz

Sonar Power Output (Peak)

4000 watts

Sonar Power Output (RMS)
Max Depth

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Lowrance Hook-5 Sonar/GPS Mid/High/Downscan Navionics+ Fishfinder

I would recommend this unit to anyone who is looking for a quality graphic device with down imaging detail at a value price.
It worked great really helped to get a better feel for the bottom.
My success rate of catching fish has gone way up as now I can see what depth the fish are at!
It has no issues picking up my 1/32oz tungsten jig in 40' of water and does a great job marking fish.

Humminbird Helix 5 (410220-1) Chirp Di GPS G2

Extraordinary performance with excellent display..... can only page through the different screens forward
Chirp technology makes fishing more enjoyable as it increases your chances of catching fish.
It is ok. Pretty good as a depth/fish/structure machine. Speed checks out pretty close as does temps.now the not so good.
Excellent little unit. It fit my boat perfectly and works as expected. Down imaging is great as is the traditional sonar. Chirp adds some nice clarity.
It's hard to get ajusted to it,I wish I would of spent a few dollars more,and got the one that has side and down imaging,other than that it works fine.

Size & Weight

Height

5.36 in.

4.6 in.

Width

6.85 in.

7.56 in.

Depth

2.5 in.

3.3 in.

Weight

1.60 lbs.

4 lbs.

Interface

Display

5" (480x480) 256-color TFT display with backlight

5" (800x480) 256 color display with backlight

Built-In Maps

Detailed U.S. Map (3,000 lakes, rivers & costal contours to 1,000ft)

UniMap cartography, Autochart Live, Humminbird Basemap, SmartStrike, Hummingbird Lake Master, Humminbird LakeMaster PLUS

Control

Buttons

Memory Features

3000 Waypoints, 100 Routes, 100 Tracks

2500 Waypoints, 45 Routes, 50 Tracks

3D-Map View

Control
3D-Map View

What customers say about "Interface"

Lowrance Hook-5 Sonar/GPS Mid/High/Downscan Navionics+ Fishfinder

I have been satisfied with the quality of the display and appreciate the down imaging component.
Simple controls and so far no issues with the unit.
I love the color and clarity in the screen.
I like the larger screen size over the Hook 4 models.
The display and the venue are easy to read and use.

Humminbird Helix 5 (410220-1) Chirp Di GPS G2

The display and screen size is just right for a smaller boat.
Great display. Complicated, but fairly logical user interface.
Very good Di fish finder for the money. Gps maps are adequate for now.
Very clear easy to read and operate
The next headache was the maps, they too needed to be updated, they are large files and the download did take a long time to complete .The base-map update had the same warning about bricking so again a little nerve-racking.

Features

GPS Features

Internal high-sensitivity WAAS + EGNOS + MSAS

Precision Internal GPS

Mounting System

Gimbal Bracket or Dash Flush Mount

Gimbal or Optional In-Dash

Smartphone Compatibility

Nо

Memory Card Slot

Yes

Protection

IPX7

Power

10 - 17 VDC

10 - 20 VDC

Accessories Included

Quick Release Bracket, Power Cable

Portable Carrier

Extras

Water Temperature, Depth, Lake Insight™, Fishing Hotspots® PRO, Nautic Insight™ PRO, Navionics HotMaps® Premium, Ice Fishing

Slim Profile Display, Ultra-Bright LCD Displays, Temperature Graph, Built-in speedometer

What customers say about "Features"

Lowrance Hook-5 Sonar/GPS Mid/High/Downscan Navionics+ Fishfinder

This unit is solid and I've already had it out when it rained on me.
I also love the maps feature or GPS.
Great charting capability. If the chart shows a structure you just drive over it and it's there.
It has worked flawlessly. Mapping, temp, and GPS readout have been accurate.
It does not have all the bells and whistles, but with the GPS and down scan it works great for the novice to advanced fisher.

Humminbird Helix 5 (410220-1) Chirp Di GPS G2

Installation was pretty easy, software update required some work on my part but went smoothly.
The best part about this unit other than the obvious DI/chirp/GPS capabilities is the clarity at all times, day or night.
Having GPS is awesome coming from a non-gps model.
Very nice depth finder and gps! Very pleased with this item.
The first project was installing it. It required a 5/8" hole to install a large transducer cable; Humminbird should know people do not like holes in their boat

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

1 year

2 year

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download