11 best echo sounders with AliExpress

When casting bait in a pond, every angler hopes for his own instinct, rich experience and a fair amount of luck, since from the first attempts to guess the exact location of the prey is not so easy. In order to avoid vain casts and vain wiring, more and more anglers turn to the purchase of special devices called echo-sounders, which are based on the principle of sonar operation.

The choice of echo sounder for fishing should be made depending on the type of reservoir, its deep and landscape features, as well as on the expected weather conditions of potential exploitation. Trends show that the most common types of echolocation devices, especially among beginners and ordinary fishing enthusiasts, are portable (pocket) versions that run on rechargeable batteries. After carefully analyzing the product range of the AliEkspress trading platform, we selected the top ten best echo sounders for pleasant and cool fishing, the purchase of which will cost much less than on the retail market. All echo sounders presented in the top have been tested by real users and have a high rating from consumers.

The best budget echo sounders

2 DASNAKI Portable Fishfinder

A simple and inexpensive echo sounder, which nevertheless boasts a display and quite good nominal characteristics (suitable for use both in winter and summer, measures the depth to 100 meters, is capable of displaying all the basic necessary data: current depth, topography and fish location ). Another thing is that you should not count too seriously on the thorough accuracy of the indicators, although in a review users note: the echo sounder does its job.

In general, given the low cost and compactness of the device (it fits perfectly in a hand or, for example, a jacket pocket), this is quite an interesting option for amateur fishing.

1 Lucky FF1108-1

High-power and inexpensive sonar sensor from the company Lucky is located on the leading line of the ranking of the best low-cost echo sounders, found on the open spaces of the AliExpress marketplace. As part of the functional model FF1108-1 leaves out of business most of the more expensive counterparts, but still could not completely avoid complaints.

The scanning ability of the sensor allows you to detect fish shoals at a distance of up to 183 meters, which is an excellent result for such an inexpensive thing. But when determining the depth there is a small error. Inaccuracy can reach ten centimeters, but over time you simply stop paying attention to it. As a nice addition for domestic customers, this sonar can be ordered straight from the Russian store's warehouse, which reduces the delivery time to one or two weeks.

The best echo sounders of the middle price segment

3 LUCKY FFW718

Talking about the outstanding characteristics of another (and this time the last) representative of the company Lucky is meaningless - so obvious things were painted earlier, and in the smallest details. All the functionality of Lucky FFW718 is tied to wireless data transmission from a powerful float sensor, whose scanning range is limited to an angle of 90 degrees and a frequency of 125 kilohertz. The remaining parameters are on par with competitors (this also applies to the echolocation distance and depth of scanning of water bodies), however, they are characterized by increased accuracy and the ability to use in any bottom condition. The LCD display of the echo sounder is not color, but it does not glare in bright light and gives an extremely accurate picture of the situation in the scanned area.

Consumers have no particular problems with the delivery of Lucky FFW718, however, they note the unfortunate lack of a set of batteries - for such a decent price, the manufacturer could complement the standard set with at least cheap salt batteries.

2 Kediaoren Bluetooth Fish Finder

It is fair to judge that today a significant part of the fishermen have a more or less modern mobile phone, the developers decided to do in a very unusual way. They did not invest in the creation of a display device, and offered users to get all the necessary information directly to the smartphone through an application that communicates with the echo sounder via Bluetooth.

It turned out quite interesting, especially since Kediaoren itself has a relatively large location angle (90 degrees) and is capable of not only detecting a fish, but determining its size, and the effective synchronization zone for bluetooth is about 30 meters - that is, you can attach the device fishing rod and do not be afraid to throw it away.

1 LUCKYLAKER FF1108-1CT

The serial lot is from the official distributor (and manufacturer) of Lucky products, in which the FF1108-1CT model represents the main interest for us. It is impossible to say that this echo sounder is the most powerful and most effective device, but the fact of its high reliability is not disputed by anyone.

The sensor's measuring range is limited to 183 meters of range and not the most optimal angle of 45 degrees, which, nevertheless, is enough for very accurate exploration and productive fishing. The touch color display shows the state of the landscape of the reservoir and the depth of movement of the fish with little or no slowdown, accompanying the water temperature data so valuable. All the abundance of electronics benefits allows you to build LUCKYLAKER packed in a nice waterproof red-black case, and the charging port is hidden under a thick rubber lining, so that the sonar is not afraid of falling into the water and mechanical effects. Consumers also have no complaints about the delivery methods, therefore the whole set of FF1108-1CT is ranked as the best echo sounders placed on the Chinese trading platform.

The best echo sounders of the premium segment

3 Lucky FF918-CWLS

Another, but not the last representative of the Lucky echo sounder brand in our rating. This model was created specifically for installation on radio-controlled boats or simple vessels (corresponding bolt holes are provided in the hull). Of course, the device can also be used on ordinary fishing, but there it is clearly inferior in convenience to lighter and more compact competitors. Charging alone will require 12 V DC or 8 finger batteries.

On the other hand, the device is quite versatile, able to work both in summer and in winter. Built-in sensors function properly at a depth of 1 to 100 meters. And although the bottom relief displays very approximate, in general, the comparative quality of the data obtained here is much higher than that of many more budget-produced Lucky models (although the price is one of the highest).The principle of operation of the devices of this line is identical: the display shows information about the water temperature, depth, presence and size of the fish.

2 Lucky FF1108-1CWLA

Another representative of the company Lucky presented to buyers something new in terms of ease of operation and constructive innovations. The FFW1108-1CWLA model is a successful combination of wireless data transmission technology through a scanning module and a standard echo sounder, which displays a real picture of the “intelligence” of the water column.

Despite the fact that the scanning depth of the float sensor does not exceed 45 meters, the detection range varies from 0.6 to 183 meters, and the echolocation angle is 90 degrees. In addition to the sonar, a thermocouple is installed in the body of the "float", which allows you to monitor the temperature of the water. True, to correctly display the result, it takes a few minutes of “idle” idle time.

As for the buyers, they are very pleased with the work of the Lucky FFW1108-1CWLA: high accuracy of readings, a pleasant appearance, a convenient display, and full waterproofness of the rubberized case are noted. Excellent device for productive fishing.

1 Outlife FF 195986601

The Outlife FF 195986601 kit is an inexpensive and accurate sonar that leaves all opponents intact in terms of a combination of performance characteristics. It’s no joke, but the configuration of the angle of 90 degrees and the scan range of 183 meters is far from being found everywhere, which allowed the echo sounder from Outlife to become one of the leaders of the rating. At the same time, everything works as it should: according to customers, the accuracy of determining the depth of the fish, the distance to the bottom and other objects is almost perfect, both on clean, solid ground and in overgrown areas of water bodies. The principle of determining the size of fish is purely theoretical, but even this is quite enough to clarify what prey a fisherman is dealing with. The temperature sensor is a little messy: the real water temperature is a few degrees lower than the one that gives the sonar, but this is due to the location of the thermocouple inside the plastic case.

In general, Outlife FF 195986601 has everything to become the first choice of the buyer in this price segment, but the flaw with the water permeability of the case makes it a particularly delicate device.

The best stationary echo sounders

3 Eyoyo F05-20M

It is not just an echo sounder, but a whole underwater video surveillance system, which allows you to monitor what is happening under water in real time. The advantages of this approach are obvious - conventional echo sounders using conventional icons only indicate to the fisherman whether there is fish in the specified area or not. Moreover, no specific information on the number and type of fish is usually provided, not to mention that false alarms are not uncommon for a traditional echo sounder, and the situation is in the order of things.

In Eyoyo, the probability of receiving incorrect data is excluded in principle, since a person can independently observe what is happening under water and make decisions based on what he saw. Naturally, for such purposes, a small TFT-display would hardly fit, so the device is equipped with a full 4.3-inch screen, issuing a resolution of 320x240. The whole thing works from 4000 mAh battery (enough for about 4 hours), and if the device is discharged, then it can be safely powered from the usual bank bank via USB cable.

2 GAMWATER F008MSW

Formally, the F008MSW belongs to the class of underwater video cameras, but in its principle of operation the device is significantly different from the same Eyoyo described above. Here, the system not only transmits the picture, but also attaches to the user's bait, allowing the fisherman to quickly and easily change the location and point of observation if necessary.In terms of technical characteristics, the device stands out a little among other devices of this type, but, nevertheless, there are all the most necessary functions: a 4.3-inch color display with a sun visor, IR lights, extension cords for a depth of 15 m and 25 m, capacious battery.

True, the design is not suitable for any rods - in the assembled state, the echo sounder with the camera and the accompanying paraphernalia certainly does not seem like a feather to you. Therefore, before buying it is best to double-check everything.

1 MAOTEWANG

One of the best stationary echo sounders available on AliExpress, which, like the previous model, is able not only to relay the data of the reflected sound signal, but also shows a fairly high-quality picture from a video camera mounted on the transmitter body. All this allows not only to facilitate the search for fish and the study of the bottom, but also to see the outlines of objects or even recognize a particular type of fish. In order to be able to see at least something under the water at night, the design is equipped with a lighting system consisting of 12 infrared LEDs (besides, this light does not frighten the fish).

Compared to other similar models, MAOTEWANG is ready to boast of a “cool” 7-inch screen with a resolution of 960x480, maximum dust and moisture protection (IP68) and a rich bundle. However, even here there remains a dependence on the transparency of the water. If in any reservoir there are problems and the water is cloudy, then, accordingly, it will be difficult to see something.

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