Elite FS vs HDS Live Full Review & Which is best

Lowrance Elite FS vs HDS Live unit. HDS Live or the Elite FS, Which should you choose? We review the the Image, the Price and the Features of the best lowrance fish finders. Its a full breakdown of the most popular sounders. Elite FS9, Elite FS7, HDS Live 9 and HDS live 12.

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[haciendadad]

You do a really good job on your videos! Not just the content, but the transitions and music, you turn it down when you talk and it it isn't too overwhelming.

[benjaminhoffman]

Nice to meet you Byron, love the Elite FS on my yak, very happy with it. That rear shot certainly showed some major differences.

[wattoak]

Great review this is exactly what I was looking for regarding these two units. Definitely think I will head down the Elite FS road for the boat and, hopefully, a kayak later in the year.

[Yakplanet_tv]

Very good review bro. Glad you gave us your thoughts and opinions. Helps us consumers make what we need and want for what set up.

[gregmcmaster]

Thank you, extremely helpful review as I have been considering upgrading my current electronics and have struggled to understand the differences of lowrance models. Much appreciated

[ChrispyyWings]

love my elite FS 7 on the kayak, perfect size screen and doesn't get in the way. 😀

[stephenlatimer]

BTH another top review. ur explanations bout each of the pros n cons r to the point n short n sweet. this is gud because the normal punter doesnt get lost in the waffling that can happen n then get confused. i will say that i did have 2 of the original Elite 9s on my boat but changed them out to the humminbird 10s gen1 because the down/side imaging gave me a clear image of the barra/cod that the Elite didnt, it was just white dots. having said that we must remember this is at least 7 years ago n look how far all sounders have come no matter the price point, staggering. last year i upgraded to a new boat with 4 gen3 12s with 360 n also Talons, now waiting for gen2 live to be released(patience wil be the virtue). i did keep the old bass boat n i still use the gen1 10s to this day, because they just still do everything so gud.

[刘主福-qp]

*Looks good even in daylight **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it was exactly what it was described to be, works awesome, overall happy with product*

[aussbasstony]

A nice review and didn’t realize the difference was that much in the HDS side scan. For me I was happy with the FS9 on a small boat and don’t need or want all that networking many large boats and pro anglers want or need. Can’t see myself ever getting the Active target although it is a great feature I spend enough time looking the the sounder screen and not the surrounding I fish to enjoy👍

[chrisj]

Great comparison video 👍 I've got the HDS Live on my Outback and it's an awesome unit.

[jimm]

Great review, definitely helped me make up my mind on which unit to purchase!

[jessicabale]

Great video, thanks! I think you have confirmed for me that the elite would be the best choice for me, end of lockdown present for myself 😂

[smudgesenior]

Great review. Always learn something from your vids. Interesting that I can purchase 2 x Elite FS9 and an Ethernet 4 port expansion for a couple hundred $ more that a HDS Live 9. Total pixels in the 2 FS similar to single Live 9. So if I split the view on the Live (say half side scan, half map), I’m back to the same resolution as a single FS 9, but only half a 9 inch screen.
So I might be better running 2 x Elite FS up front of the boat versus a single HDS Live 9.
A stupid idea?

[hookedupwithdanielsemmens]

Thanks mate, very informative keep up the good work 🤙🎣

[AusFishAlex]

Great review mate! Loving my HDS Live.

[nbrownie]

Love both, but my price range dictated a Lowrance hook2 tripleshot reveal 😁😁 haven't had a chance to use it yet with the lockdown. Awesome review though mate

[alft]

Thanks for the review, Byron. I must admit, having just bought a new HDS 12 Live about a month ago, I was a little apprehensive when in saw the title of the video. I’d found your previous videos on the Lowrance products helpful and now planning to add a Ghost to my boat.

Ultimately, it was the screen size and quantity which pushed me towards the HDS.

One point I haven’t seen discussed much is how the HDS vs FS a trend compare when viewed through sunglasses. Did you experience a noticeable difference in viewing angles?

I wear Costa 580G sunglasses and find the HDS screen goes black beyond about 45 degrees.

[nathandowling]

Well very informative and help with the pros and cons of each unit would still like the FS in a 12inch screen as a cheaper option if not networking however a double 9 inch stack would look cool too hmmmm🤔

[gregnettles]

How does your pro xs link to the unit?

[OrcaAngler]

my primary fishing is just using 2d sonar instead of side scan & down imaging, do u think elite fs is gud enuff for it ?