# Lowrance Elite FS vs Lowrance HDS PRO

> Largest fish finder: 12 in (Lowrance Elite FS 12) against 16 in (Lowrance HDS PRO 16). Largest screen: 12 in (Lowrance Elite FS 12) against 16 in (Lowrance HDS PRO 16). Lowrance Elite FS has 4 products on sale across 1 category, priced $749 to $2,499.99. Lowrance HDS PRO has 4 products on sale across 1 category, priced $1,799 to $4,499.

| | [Lowrance Elite FS](https://sonarmatch.com/lines/lowrance-elite-fs/) | [Lowrance HDS PRO](https://sonarmatch.com/lines/lowrance-hds-pro/) |
|---|---|---|
| Products on sale | 4 | 4 |
| Categories | Fish Finders & Chartplotters (4) | Fish Finders & Chartplotters (4) |
| Price range | $749 – $2,499.99 | $1,799 – $4,499 |
| Largest fish finder | 12 in (Elite FS 12) | 16 in (HDS PRO 16) |
| Largest screen | 12 in (Elite FS 12) | 16 in (HDS PRO 16) |
| Most thrust | none published | none published |
| Where sold | Lowrance, TackleDirect | Lowrance, TackleDirect |

## Questions

**Which is cheaper, Lowrance Elite FS or Lowrance HDS PRO?**
On the prices we have (as of November 1, 2026), the cheapest Lowrance Elite FS fish finder is the [Elite FS 7](https://sonarmatch.com/products/lowrance-elite-fs-7/) at $749, and the cheapest Lowrance HDS PRO fish finder is the [HDS PRO 9](https://sonarmatch.com/products/lowrance-hds-pro-9/) at $1,799. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Lowrance Elite FS or Lowrance HDS PRO?**
Lowrance Elite FS: 4 products on sale across 1 category. Lowrance HDS PRO: 4 across 1.

**Which has the bigger screen, Lowrance Elite FS or Lowrance HDS PRO?**
By the brands' own figures: 12 in for Lowrance Elite FS ([Elite FS 12](https://sonarmatch.com/products/lowrance-elite-fs-12/)) and 16 in for Lowrance HDS PRO ([HDS PRO 16](https://sonarmatch.com/products/lowrance-hds-pro-16/)).

Full product lists with specs and sources: [Lowrance Elite FS](https://sonarmatch.com/lines/lowrance-elite-fs/index.md), [Lowrance HDS PRO](https://sonarmatch.com/lines/lowrance-hds-pro/index.md). Page: https://sonarmatch.com/vs/elite-fs-vs-hds-pro/

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SonarMatch answers which fish finders work with which live sonar systems, trolling motors and adapters, across brands, with the brand's own source for every answer and spec. [How we compare](https://sonarmatch.com/how-we-compare/). Data as of 2026-11-01.
