The table below compares the latest Garmin fishfinder models available to buy from ActiveGPS including the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 9sv, Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv and Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv.
The comparison table below highlights the main comparison features e.g. screen size, battery life, number of waypoints, whether the unit has a built-in compass and altimeter, etc to enable you to identify and see the difference between the Garmin fishfinder models.
Want to compare the Garmin fishfinder range alongside other Garmin marine devices? Please see the full marine GPS comparison table.
Garmin STRIKER fishfinder product features comparison
| Model | Screen | CHIRP ClearVu | CHIRP SideVu | WiFi | ActiveCaptain | Radar | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Garmin STRIKER Vivid 9sv |
9-inch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | £429.99 |
 Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv |
7-inch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | £339.99 |
| Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7cv |
7-inch | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | £419.99 |
 Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv |
5-inch | Yes | No | No | No | No | £219.99 |
 Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv |
4-inch | Yes | No | No | No | No | £219.99 |
| Garmin STRIKER Plus 4 |
4-inch | No | No | No | No | No | £139.99 |
Please note: Touchscreen, colour screen, chartplotter, built-in GPS, Quickdraw Contours and CHIRP Traditional sonar are standard across every model in this table except STRIKER Plus 4, which does not include CHIRP ClearVu, CHIRP SideVu, WiFi or ActiveCaptain support - see individual product pages for full specifications.
Want to compare other Garmin marine ranges?
The above table only features the Garmin fishfinder STRIKER models that you can buy from ActiveGPS. If you would like to compare marine models from a different Garmin range e.g. marine chartplotters, please click on the relevant link below to compare models:
‣Chartplotter comparison table
‣Marine handheld comparison table
Want to compare the Garmin STRIKER range alongside other Garmin marine ranges e.g. GPSMAP? Please see the full marine GPS comparison table.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the difference between the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv and 7cv?
A. Both have a 7-inch screen, built-in GPS, Quickdraw Contours and CHIRP Traditional and ClearVu sonar. The 7sv adds CHIRP SideVu scanning, built-in WiFi and ActiveCaptain app compatibility, none of which the 7cv has. Both are sold and supported via the same product page on ActiveGPS.co.uk.
Q. Which Garmin STRIKER Vivid model has the largest screen?
A. The STRIKER Vivid 9sv has the largest screen at 9 inches, followed by the 7-inch 7sv and 7cv, the 5-inch 5cv, and the 4-inch 4cv and STRIKER Plus 4.
Q. Do all Garmin STRIKER fishfinders have built-in GPS?
A. Yes. Every model from the 9sv to the STRIKER Plus 4 has built-in GPS, a chartplotter and Garmin Quickdraw Contours for creating your own personalised mapping.
Q. Which STRIKER models include built-in WiFi and ActiveCaptain app compatibility?
A. Only the STRIKER Vivid 9sv, 7sv and 7cv include WiFi and ActiveCaptain support. The 5cv, 4cv and STRIKER Plus 4 do not.
Q. What is the most affordable Garmin fishfinder in this comparison?
A. The STRIKER Plus 4, with a 4-inch screen, built-in GPS and CHIRP Traditional sonar, though it lacks CHIRP ClearVu, CHIRP SideVu, WiFi and ActiveCaptain support.
Garmin Authorised Internet Retailer
We are official Internet Retailers of Garmin products and we sell genuine Garmin accessories and maps. We purchase from the Garmin UK distributor. We do not buy on the grey market and we do not sell counterfeit products. You can rest assured that by purchasing from ActiveGPS.co.uk you will receive the full support of Garmin.
This page was last updated on: 23rd July 2026
