lowrance hds-5 vs hds-5x??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

flydigital · 04-19-2011, 12:18 PM

HDS-5 because I want GPS too.

HDS-5X is sonar only.

Its pricer for the GPS combo but I've tried every combination of alternative and for me its best to have it all in one unit.

Check out the Elite 5 as well, which is one step down from the HDS... lower resolution and sonar power but still a great unit.

But from experience with my friends who have bought all these models, most are happiest with the full HDS-5. Highly recommended.

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04-19-2011, 12:18 PM	#2
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	HDS-5 because I want GPS too. HDS-5X is sonar only. Its pricer for the GPS combo but I've tried every combination of alternative and for me its best to have it all in one unit. Check out the Elite 5 as well, which is one step down from the HDS... lower resolution and sonar power but still a great unit. But from experience with my friends who have bought all these models, most are happiest with the full HDS-5. Highly recommended.