If you’re searching for a low-cost, high-performance fish finder that doesn’t disappoint, the Lowrance Elite-4x HDI is the device to choose. The Elite-4x HDI is the most recent addition to the HDI family and offers similar performance as its bigger siblings, the Elite-5x and Elite-7x.
Hybrid DualImaging (HDI) means combining both conventional broadband SONAR (think blobs and arches) with DownScan SONAR (which produces a much clearer image). The best news is that there’s only one transducer needed!
The Elite-4x HDI is the only fishfinder that combines two regular frequencies (83/200 for freshwater and 50/200 for saltwater), as well as two DownScan (455/800 kHz) frequencies. It’s ideal for small boats and kayaks, as well as beginning anglers who want the best technology at a reasonable price.
The transducer includes two standard frequencies (typically 83/200 for freshwater and 50/200 for saltwater), as well as two DownScan frequencies (455/800 kHz).
The Elite-4x HDI is the GPS-free version of the Elite-4 HDI. It’s significantly less expensive, and it’s well worth it if you don’t want to plot your position on a chart. The Elite-4 HDI, on the other hand, offers excellent maps and the ability to construct customised maps by combining SONAR and mapping data.
DOWNSCAN OVERLAY
The HDI series has a unique functionality that combines the advantages of DownScan and conventional SONAR. DownScan is primarily used to detect structure; it isn’t very reliable for identifying individual fish. Traditional SONAR, on the other hand, is more accurate at detecting structure. The Elite-4x HDI has closed the gap with DownScan overlay, allowing you to view one screen that displays both floor and structure with DownScan pictures – so you may recognize every tree, rock, and submerged item for what it is, and it’ll also show suspended arches from traditional SONAR. You can now see those sneaky fish hiding deep inside cover – which you wouldn’t have been able to otherwise detect utilizing any other type of SONAR.
BRILLIANT 4.3 INCH DISPLAY
The Kestrel 128 comes with a lot of new features and upgrades. It is well-made, lightweight, and has an easy-to-use interface. In addition to displaying fish that may be lurking in the current or future location, it also shows fish holding patterns—these are unique ways to attract different species of fish! -> Even in bright light, the Kestrel 128’s LED-backlit display is brilliant. The size has increased somewhat over previous Elite-4x models, allowing for a greater overall screen area. This enables you to view split screen on a smaller display.
SPLIT SCREEN VIEWING
With such a vast screen, you can see much more than previously possible. The HDI is a significant step forward from the Elite-4x series if you’ve ever used one. You may now split the display into three parts on this little guy, allowing for data analysis that was previously impossible. So, no longer do you have to spend a lot of money to get performance like this. Even if you’re using a kayak or just have space for a tiny fish finder, you don’t have to give up power and features because of size any longer.
EASY TO USE
The Elite-4x HDI’s user interface has a new page selector menu that allows you to switch between screens with just one finger – no more complicated menus needed! So all you have to do is literally lift one finger whether you want to view SONAR, DownScan, or a mix of both.
The Elite-4x HDI also has Lowrance’s renowned Advanced Signal Processing technology, which adjusts the SONAR signal automatically to ensure you are seeing the clearest possible image. While experts may prefer to manually adjust this, if you don’t want to bother with little changes here and there, the automatic function is ideal for you since the software in the fishfinder will always seek to give you the greatest picture feasible.
