Garmin Striker Plus 4 and Striker 4 Side by Side Comparison

Both great products depending on your specific needs. To Buy:
Striker 4 amzn.to/2SKW9II Can't go wrong!
Striker 4 Plus amzn.to/3bIBAVE

[@aurelieaudot5205]

*I used it, I was amazed, **enjoyable.fishing** recommend The color screen really lights up. For such a small unit it is very easy to read.*

[@lordoffishtown4455]

I just brought the striker 4 for $100 with cables, transducer, cover, instructions and even the original box. It’s my first fish finder and it’s going on my kayak. I was really surprised when you said the older model had a better screen and resolution so I’m pretty happy with that. Great video by the way.

[@MrPHATSPEED]

After seeing your video I searched the internet for the best possible price on the Striker plus 4. Found a place who had a couple refurbished units with the full 1 year warranty. $104.95 shipped. Can't wait to get it! Going to be installed on my new fishing boat.

[@MrPHATSPEED]

Update... GPSCITY didn't actually have the refurbished Striker plus 4 units in stock even though they showed me they had them in stock at the time of order. I ended up ordering the standard Striker 4 from Cabela's. At least they had it actually in stock. So I'm looking forward to getting that one.

[@kylepoufcas2706]

@@MrPHATSPEED had the same problem with them. Wish I would have seen this comment 2 weeks ago lol

[@ryanhenry21]

Good video. Deciding on which one for my little inflatable boat. I’ve never had a fish finder. Think I’ll get the regular striker 4. I don’t need to map the bottom of lakes.

[@SirShakeJunt]

There should be more of these side by side comparison videos. Thanks for the upload. Quick draw was important for me living in Michigan's UP where there are many lakes that haven't been charted. I got tired of trying to guess where to fish using hand-drawn DNR depth maps from the 1950s.

[@lude3645]

Hows the mapping working for ya? Any negative to your experience so far? Im thinking on getting a newer Striker 4CV Plus or the Vivid 4 for same features but better resolution. I live belowe the bridge. Thanks

[@SirShakeJunt]

@@lude3645 Haven't tried it yet. Eagerly waiting for ice to clear!

[@lude3645]

@@SirShakeJunt Thanks for the quick reply. I will be getting the Striker Vivid 4 fish finder later today I think it comes with clear view. which is a newer(GT 20-TM) transducer. Hopefully try it out on the ice too real soon. Im upgrading from an old 1987 Garmin 240 fish finder and a Etrex handheld GPS with lake contours installed. And a Hummingbird fishing buddy for ice fishing. I made it all work for several years but we'll see what happens. Thanks again

[@jimmiemize1754]

This really helped. Thanks for an honest review.

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

I just bought the older model as I agree with you about the screen resolution. Pne other thing I noticed which is why I picked the regular 4 is that the c scope seems to convey more info for ice fishing, I have watched lots of youtubes of the original and studied them side by side in my local Cabelas. I need nine for kayak fishing and ice fishing....any way thats my 2c

[@felipeonieskopescandoavida5491]

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[@icorelife337]

Hi, would you please tell me what more info does the old one show? I've decided to buy one of those 2. Still can't decide which.

[@scottr8360]

I did as well. I'll use it for my kayak and Jerry rig a pvc mount to the transducer.

[@icorelife337]

@@scottr8360 Already got the Plus version. If you haven't had the other one and especially if it is the highest class sonar that you ever had like me, I can say that you won't notice any issues. For me personally, the bigger screen is a pro. The resolution isn't that bad(maybe bacuse I can't compare it to the older version) but it totally does its job and I am fine with it.

[@adamrichardson9160]

I like my Striker plus because I tournament fish and it lets me know how fast im going and how much time I need to get back to the weigh in

[@redaryan9719]

I just picked up the plus for my kayak can't wait to get it up running see how it goes

[@samwilkes5427]

A Ryan hows it working? Happy with it? Any prob? Looking at getting one.

[@bcb8843]

@@samwilkes5427 He ded. Did you get one? How do you like it?

[@samwilkes5427]

Brett Courtney Yes I picked one up. Haven’t got to use it to much because of weather and work. But the 3 times I have used it worked good. Also still trying to learn it.

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

@@bcb8843 awesome unit highly recommend I use it for ice fishing and on my kyak and you technically don't need the ice tranducer but it is alot less of a hassle

[@timspdrpaintlessdentremova2327]

Thanks for the info. I’m going for the mapping on the plus. The last finder I used had huge pixels and made everything look like Mario world so, the resolution is great for me. I think the addition of the mapping feature caused them to go with less resolution for price point. The amount of features that come on the plus for the price is pretty incredible. Thanks again for the heads up, It’s good to know what I’m getting ahead of time, great review.

[@cfvgd]

The plus have bigger screen. So ofc the resolution looks different. And it's not only a cost thing. It's battery life too.

[@zmack11]

There is also a difference in the frequencies that the transducer runs. The striker 4 plus I got runs 55k, 77k, 83k, and 200k

[@kevingallineauii9353]

Thanks, this is the information I needed. Great video.

[@TheSprinkle27]

Thanks for your Honest Review, good video. I've been in between on which one I wanna get for my kayak, now I know becuz of ur video. I'm gonna get the The Regular plain Garmin Striker 4, I also dont like how the Striker Plus displays the Depth, its soooooo much more tiny than the reg striker. I love the Big display of the depth, so much more convenient in my opinion

[@CSLCW]

Mark Sprinkle I’m pretty sure you can adjust the size of the numbers on depth and all the other info in the corner. At least I can with my Lowrance

[@jacobacosta210]

Do you kayak skinny waters in shallow depth water? I wonder if this unit would be useful for that kind of fishing?

[@TheSprinkle27]

@@jacobacosta210 man, I've only taken mine to the lake where I live so I wouldn't know for sure, but I do think it would work. That sensor gonna pick up whatever it sees, hope this helps.

[@commanderandchief7309]

The better resolution on the striker 4 is noticeable

[@UpNortBassin]

Also an adjustable depth line on the plus

[@thebuzz2010]

Great video, Does the mapping function work in the background or do you have to click into it.

[@Backlashed]

I think the plus has Dual beam where the 4 is single. Obviously the height is different are the screens the same width?

[@presacanariokw8943]

Thanks for the review, I’m getting the Garmin 4 fish finder lol

[@MrHarryson1985]

I'm pretty sure what you're seeing is just a different color palette. I thought that it looks strange when I first turned mine on as well but if you go into the color schemes you can change it so that it looks the same as the original

[@FishingBasics]

The number of pixels on the horizontal axis is 15% less on the Plus 4 compared to the Striker 4 (272 pixels vs 320).

[@MrHarryson1985]

@@FishingBasics no I get what you're saying. But I found when I switched it from classic Blue to just blew it looks the same as the last one I had which was the original

[@sandroswann1]

Quick Draw Mapping is a Big BIG Difference.

[@jetlee7743]

I thjnk uploading speed is improved..hence change in screen

[@RobertMonahan]

I have bought a 2nd hand boat with this unit. Any user videos recommended would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@BeetleBuns]

try 1Cast 1Fish, he has an entire series on how to use the units

[@TheKeithmasterflex]

I assume the 480p is due to the larger screen needs more pixels so its not distorted

[@kayakexcursions5570]

They are both 480 pixels tall, the plus has a smaller width.

[@UpNortBassin]

The striker 4 plus has 4 frequencies l vs 3 frequencies on the old one. The plus is waterproof that's right waterproof. The striker 4 makes no such claims. The mapping capabilities on the plus with 2.5 million acres of mapping space and the waterproofing makes it a no brainer.

[@patrickcotter945]

Great review, wondering how many other Garmin models are plug and play with transducer ?

[@rumahkuburmarimasuk7481]

Hi sir i...i have garmin model plus 4 model... I have problems and caution for setting application.. 1.problem is after i settings application for example to background,visual fisih and hz application like dis..i join readay power cable,transducer...i setting in may room trundesor i put only table for settings only..ok after i setting readay application i tes off power suiz after 3@4minit i on back...application i setting return back to normal why like dis...is my problems 2@3time i tes settings still return back..i setting return to normal... 2.my caution for trundesor must put in water sir and settings back ...and function can ok sir...can help explain to i sir..

[@russherron6339]

I bet they kept the resolution the same, but they made the screen bigger on the 4 Plus, thus more pixillated.

[@ffinkral]

The resolution is not the same. Its higher in the smaller striker 4 than the 4+.

[@derath]

Great machine just bought the plus version for boat

[@Fajah69]

As long as it shows fish I am good. If I want good resolution, I got my iPhone XS Max with microscopic text lol

[@topfisherman--5651]

Nice video, bro! I learned a lot from your video. Does Plus 4 version with Chinese language? Thanks,

[@friendlyfishingguy9556]

For the price of the plus 4, you should opt to get the 5.

[@AddictedAngler]

Quickdraw mapping is the sh!t. Love my Garmin

[@ThisTall]

I’m curious if anyone has used a 12v or 18v cordless tool battery to power their Striker? I know the manual says “12-20v”. But I’d much rather use a tool battery I already own then buy another one. And I’d like to use the 18v because I have a 12ah M18 battery that should power it for days. That I also have a rapid charger for.

[@bluedoggum8373]

The cheaper one looks was better in the video, but maybe that’s just in video. Is the resolution higher on the smaller screen? Seems like it

[@FishingBasics]

I prefer the cheaper units screen as well. Much sharper image.

[@sandroswann1]

Great Video. Thank You. Hope this little chart I made helps a bit : Video Graphics Array (org by IBM) _VGA=640x480 (IBM org) WVGA=800×480(wide) HVGA=320×480(half org) QVGA=320×240(qtr org)

[@davidaggies131]

Is the sonar quality and accuracy the same? It looks like the two read outs are completely different so the side by side comparison threw me off (I have to assume it is not displaying the same path/readout). With the plus being a lower image quality, how does it fair in the sun? With polarized sunglasses? TIA

[@FishingBasics]

David Aggies They are in store display mode for the video. I've found them to be both readable in the sun with no glare issues.

[@FishingFloridaWithKO]

Thanks for the video. I'm torn between the two as well. I really do not care about contour mapping. I will be fishing all salt water from my kayak. Just need the dept, structure fish info. So the regular 4 seems OK. But the bigger and brighter screen is a big plus on the plus 4. I was even debating to get the striker 5cv but the bigger transducer will stick out on my hobie kayak like 2 inches at the bottom which makes me nervous. So, what you think? Since you have both for a while.. Let me know please.. Thanks 😎

[@FishingBasics]

kaanorer99 From your description I would stick with the regular 4. I think the screen would be better on the ocean with the bright light.

[@lude3645]

Thanks for a great video. Now with the newer Garmin Striker Plus 4cv Fishfinder and the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4 Fishfinder did they fix the resolution? Thanks

[@rodhurst5831]

I’d say YES, I just got a 4cv vivid and it’s great.

[@RileyReneau]

great vid thanks!

[@kenstanislav4077]

Either the striker 4 does not have A scope or I can't find it on mine. Any help?

[@medelineespolong7960]

You have a sell of that.. I want to buy

[@ronhughes5557]

notice the difference in size of water depth reading how small numbers are on plus 4

[@motoflatdrag]

I bought the striker 4 plus and it came with a defective transducer plug. Garmin refused to help me. They wanted me to buy another transducer. I'm going to Lowrance.

[@FishingBasics]

I had a bad cord and they sent a new one no charge.

[@ajcutler3472]

Has anyone else had problems with there's. My screen fogs up and after 3 time using it there is no back light. I have read lots of reviews complaining about the same problem

[@snapcrack55]

Any suggestions on how big of a milliamp battery for ice fishing?

[@denttech8447]

Everytime garmin adds something they take something away that way the only way you can actually get everything is to buy the ones well over $1000.00.

[@SK-ps1mo]

Can you in large the death meter or feet On the plus 4 ??? The one on the left is larger then the right .. looking at Garman striker plus 4 ..... 🇦🇺

[@TheKeithmasterflex]

Also the native resolution is better when the second number is higher fyi

[@buick3939]

I just upgraded to the plus had the a fairy new striker 4 but i got a blob in the screen that would stay there for like 15mins and I l had a drain on the battery when I shut it down so it was still under warranty and I sent it back. I do have a question I bought this for mapping I live on a small lake and this is mounted on my paddle boat I really would like to map the lake for the deeper levels can you map and still use it in the standard mode at the same time if anyone knows?

[@FishingBasics]

Yes I believe you can have the mapping running in the background or split screen.

[@buick3939]

@@FishingBasics watching more of the video I think you're right might be a split screen horizontal I'll find out thanks for the reply

[@tombob5553]

So you would get the plus? Just is it that big of a difference I found the 4 for $100 only thing is it out by the stores around me they have the plus for 130 just wondering if it's that big of a difference. On reading it getting it for icefishing mainly have a hummingbird on my boat. But would be spending same on converting it to ice.

[@FishingBasics]

I now use my 4 for ice fishing.

[@mikesigncarver3803]

The difference I noticed on them is the older version has qute a bit larger numbers for the depth reading, is that the way it is or can you make them larger on the 4 plus version. Thanks for a great video

[@FishingBasics]

Not that I could find.

[@nurguldurmaz6875]

Hi did you find a solution this problem? I want to large number and text on the screen

[@user-hb7pm5pq2k]

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[@patrickreilly8555]

this is a good vid between the two, would you know If its possible to manually enter lat long coordinates into both? and while underway, do these garmins show average depths of your surrounding areas??

[@FishingBasics]

Yes you can enter coordinates. I don't believe it gives you average depths.

[@johndenver7035]

Same specs for ice fishing kits?

[@dannyfreeman1172]

great video very helpful

[@davidrichardson1968]

The old one is better Saw it all just fine thanks.

[@garyferguson1552]

Great review I just purchased a striker plus 4/5 is this a upgrade also? Do you have any knowledge of it?

[@ronjensen8190]

Do they both have speed, water temp, on the screen??

[@FishingBasics]

Yes. You set up what you want displayed in settings.

[@ants00]

Great video! What's the minimum depth the 4 will do? I plan to use this on the Delaware river where depth can get very shallow. Will this unit tell me live how shallow I am and actuate while going 30-40mph?

[@FishingBasics]

I wouldn't rely on it going that fast. 2ft and my shallow water alarm goes off.

[@ants00]

Thanks for the reply. Does the striker 4 have maps you can upload to it? Similar to the quick drawn maps?

[@superc4308]

Can you use this in 1000 ft of salt water for deep dropping for snapper??

[@adammilan6434]

Pretty sure the max saltwater depth is 750 ft

[@abbaselgazzar2054]

I realize that it's been a while since you posted the video. Any change in opinion since then? I am fairly new to fly fishing and tend to fish mostly the North/South Thompson & North Okanagan/Shuswap Lakes in British Columbia, Canada. I have a 12-ft aluminum and was wondering if you have any feedback between Garmin Striker 4/4 Plus and Hummingbird PiranhaMax 4 portable models? I am looking at getting a fish finder and it gets a bit confusing at times (CHIRP, DI, GPS, etc.). Any feedback (from anyone) would be greatly appreciated.

[@FishingBasics]

I still use the original Striker 4 all the time.

[@williamoneill5498]

@@FishingBasics Thanks for doing the review, But does the revolution deficit on the plus really translate to a significant inability to read the fish or the bottom information on the plus? I mean the colour saturation on the original looks to be better in your review, but it appears to me that you can still see everything equally well, you're not going to miss fish due to the lower resolution?. lots of people are still looking at these models today, especially kayak fishers, so It would be good to hear how you fell a year on. What do you say?

[@FishingBasics]

@@williamoneill5498 It's not a deal breaker. The bigger screen may actually be more beneficial for a kayak when you can't really lean in to look at the screen close up. Really boils down to personal preference.

[@williamoneill5498]

@@FishingBasics gotcha. I am trying to decide on a bigger screen 7' further along or one of these right up next to me. i'll figure it out. many thanks.

[@tripcia2524]

Hello . The Garmin Striker 4 Plus in the function System Language has the option Portuguese Brazil ?? Thank you and congratulations on your video .

[@Alan-cf8do]

Yes 👍 all garmin have portugués Brazilian language.

[@wg7644]

Thank you - good video

[@rashedshahariar2748]

what about the clear vu image

[@georgedecarvalho8651]

rashed shahariar that’s the striker plus 4 CV

[@DNMEBOY]

Wow, I wish I knew why they chose to do that with the screens. Even if the larger one were the same resolution it would still look more pixelated because of the pixel density. When you have two displays with the same resolution but one is physically larger the pixels are larger are well and more noticable. They didn't even use the same resolution though, they lowered it slightly which further exaggerates the pixel issue. I'll have to steer clear of the plus version even though the mapping feature is nice but I use navionics for that.

[@kayakexcursions5570]

The new screen probably comes out to be cheaper for them and they figure people don't know any better. I went with the regular 4 with cv, the plus isn't worth it.

[@JoaoAlves-im1lr]

A minha é a da direita, qual a frequência, 77/200...

[@dgriffin6074]

Any Advantage of transom mounted transducer over motor shaft mounting? Why doesn't the prop motion interfere with the transducer function?

[@kokoyhawaii]

Prop can interfere for units with sidescan. This unit has downscan only, so the beam is pointed down, prop never gets in the way.

[@user-zw1ik3iy2c]

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzbin.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

[@rocko112camaro]

Like the bigger screen. Especially when your eyes are bad.

[@graemecuskelly7705]

My Garmin Striker 4 doesn’t beep when we reach a way point. Trying to work out how to set this in settings. Any tips?

[@FishingBasics]

Graeme Cuskelly I've never needed that feature so haven't tried.

[@marcusrodriguez3606]

Can the mapping information that is stored in the unit be transferred to a computer for printing out?

[@FishingBasics]

I don't believe so. There's wires that you connect to another unit for direct transfer. No SD card slots which would be nice.

[@yamahschector]

I like mine on our small inflatable boats. It's nice I recommend a small battery that is personally for the finder.

[@MichealBacon]

No temp reading in the Striker 4.

[@FishingBasics]

There is a temperature reading. Can add or delete it from the screen in settings.

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

A word of caution on the Garmin Striker 4. You get what you pay for. Mine is 2 years old. It's been nothing but problems. Black screen, shutting off intermittently, not registering speed, water temp and time of day all the time and now the newest is it just says my transducer is not connected. It's been one problem after another. Do yourself a favor, don't get all excited thinking you found a $100 electronic that does the same as a $400 or $500 one. You will be disappointed like me. You get what you pay for.

[@FishingBasics]

Not what I found at all. 4 years heavy use summer and winter, working great. Maybe you got a bad one?

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

Could be, but I can guarantee Garmin will never get another chance to give me a bad one again!

[@haz3t]

You don't always get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get.

[@josepeixoto3384]

My small Lowrance hook4 is also a POS, turns itself off randomly lately and the screen was never too clear,seems out of focus,and colors do not properly show structure nor fish size; "glad" to hear ,the small Garmin is also a shot in the dark.

[@sardomnumspa]

How do I hook my striker 4 up at home to test like you did in your video?

[@FishingBasics]

Put it in demo mode.

[@sardomnumspa]

@@FishingBasics I know that, how do you power it up?

[@thefishingsmith4430]

have you tried how deep it can actually reach? appreciate of you can conduct test please..

[@FishingBasics]

I've used it up to 450ft.

[@godfammusic]

Is the depth finder good on this? I'm new to boating and I been hitting sand dunes on the marsh a couple of times and don't want that to happen again

[@Theluke904]

Pretty good, readings over 20mph+ get a little delayed but other than that it has help me tons, especially with the ability to set an alarm for to shallow water

[@godfammusic]

@@Theluke904 oh ok that's good to know. Thanks!

[@patrickcotter945]

I just bought the plus 4 cv, can I use the cv transducer for the regular striker?

[@FishingBasics]

I'd check on Garmins website.

[@Jack_The_Biker]

So in short the striker 4 is slightly better than the the new model?

[@FishingBasics]

IMO yes if you don't need the mapping.

[@repentandliveinjesus]

Hi can I add marine maps on the Stricker plus 4 later as I have one but not contours maps and stuff. Newbe

[@FishingBasics]

Unfortunately not.

[@feorr1]

if you did not have the old one would you think the plus4 is bad ass

[@FishingBasics]

Eugene Orr best one I've found for the money.

[@JM-mp4dm]

😳 is that good or bad?

[@kobyhubbs6105]

Does anyone know how the quickdraw map works with changing water levels?

[@BeetleBuns]

it works just like a topo map, you'll have contour lines showing changes in depth, with closer lines being steeper drops and more gradual changes having lines farther apart. Each line will indicate a certain depth, with other lines being either deeper or shallower

[@clarkfox7961]

Nice review

[@TheCominghome]

Is the PLUS 4 the one with CV? (clear view)

[@FishingBasics]

You can get it with CV, although the one in the video does not have it.

[@TheCominghome]

@@FishingBasics Yeah I just got the 4 plus and it does not have it either but it was cheap...well cheap for here in Oz anyway, $199- I think the ones that have it are around $350 so not worth the money anyhow, cheers for the video.

[@willymc7262]

Are these okay to use on a 60hp outboard with a 17 ft cabin cruiser?

[@FishingBasics]

Can't see why not.

[@latorgator23]

Can the striker 4 use charts from garmin?

[@FishingBasics]

No.

[@latorgator23]

Gdbugs thx

[@mattnash5159]

Thanks for the video. Just hooked my original SG4 and i had a question that you might be able ti answer. Is the color in the bottim always red or is there anyway to tell when im transitioning from soft (mud) & hard (rock) bottom?

[@ManojKumar-ve2qx]

What means 57.60 O F

[@FishingBasics]

Temperature

[@adamjothen6171]

How well does the depth read on these at higher speeds?

[@FishingBasics]

You need to have your transducer set up properly. On flat water works well.

[@TheGorillafoot]

So is the Clear Vu worth the upgrade?

[@FishingBasics]

Sorry haven't tried the Clear Vu.

[@matthoffman3513]

Use your money to get side vu. That should be the upgrade from basic sonar depth finders like these.

[@brandon071194]

Any thoughts on the +4 cv?

[@FishingBasics]

Sorry haven't tried the Clear Vu.

[@quadsquad2.0bigtimeriding22]

Is that a with in hull transducer? If not do you know if it can be used? What model? Thanks

[@FishingBasics]

That's with the standard exterior transducer that was supplied. I don't know about an in hull transducer.

[@user-wb3dm4tm3y]

Is this just a 4 plus or is it the plus 4cv?

[@FishingBasics]

4 plus

[@corbanmoran9860]

What is the maximum depths these are able to read

[@georgedecarvalho8651]

Excess of 1,000 ft

[@nuevoepoca1]

how did you change the background color into blue?

[@garylaubscher4487]

you forgot to mention one leaves a breadcrumb trail the other not

[@fulanito020nyc]

Which one leaves the trail?

[@denismguitar1552]

Acres, not miles.

[@splash5974]

Do both units have GPS?

[@FishingBasics]

Yes

[@splash5974]

@@FishingBasics Thanks for the quick reply!

[@MrSalvaranha]

Bom se a legenda fosse em português!