Lowrance Eagle 4x Fishfinder vs HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K Paddlesport

The Lowrance Eagle-4x is the better fish finder for most anglers. Its 4-inch IPS portrait screen is far easier to read than the 2-inch display on the HawkEye, and autotuning sonar keeps the image clean as conditions change. The HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K wins on portability: it runs on four AAA batteries for up to 30 hours, so there is no wiring, and its dual 200/83 kHz frequencies reach deeper water. Build quality is close, both are waterproof, but the Lowrance carries only a one-year warranty and the HawkEye has no stated warranty. Owners rate the Lowrance 4.1 out of 5; the HawkEye has too few ratings to judge.

• Choose the Lowrance Eagle-4x if you fish from a kayak or small boat with a 12V source and want a big, readable screen with sonar that tunes itself.
• Choose the HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K if you want a self-powered unit with no wiring, dual frequencies for deeper water, and a mount that fits a paddlecraft.