Lowrance H2O

[dilleyo]

How much of a difference is there betweeen the color H20 and the B & W one? Is the only difference the color? I might be getting one for Christmas and if there isn't much difference, I will go with the B & W one and get more presents .

[Rebeleye]

I've been thinking about picking up one of these also. I've read some of the old threads asking the same same question. B/W or Color?

It's pretty clear that most people think you're better off spending the extra $100 and picking up the color unit.

So I plan on picking up the color unit.

[hotrod1]

Black and white is easier to view in the daylight in my opinion. I have used both with the lakemaster chip and i was able to see the lake contour lines and numbers on the b & w much better.

[stick]

I am all for buying the best you can afford. I was planning on buying the color unit, however, I went with the b&w and would do it again. The battery life is considerably longer...considerably. Also the daylight viewing is much better. I actually get a kick out of the discussions on how to build a sun-shield in order to see the color units. My $0.02.

[Coach Dog]

I can read my color H2O just fine in the sunlight. Maybe it's just me, but I've never really understood why this has been an issue for so many.

[jwhjr]

I've had no issues reading my color screen in the sun either.

[looneyducer]

I wish mine was color.

[Bigtime22]

I have the H20 in color as well, great unit. However, the b&w is also a great unit.

Not a difference between the two except for the color. If your only hangup is that the color is more difficult to see, dont believe it. I can read mine perfectly in any kind of light. Tough choice for the extra $100, just personal preference. I figured that I wouldnt be buying another for a while, so I threw out the extra cash for this one. I absolutely love it.

[Bigtime22]

One more thing, remember that I do have color. If you had to make a choice between color and the lakemaster chip, I would go b/w with the chip. The chip puts so much more power into your hands and is more important than if you have color. Mille lacs is my lake of choice, with the chip I am noticing more locations that I will try when my trusty spots arent producing. Should be a fun season with the H20.

[Kaz]

I've had both.. I prefer the color...Kaz

[olski]

I have also had both, Seeing color in daylight-no problum, Battery life- buy lithium. I would say if you can swing it go with color. I will however agree if if comes to color or a chip go B&W and a chip.

[gopher_nation]

One thing that was pointed out to me when I asked this question earlier was that color has better resolution so every thing will be a little bit more clear. I went with the color for $229. As for batteries I just use lithium or my rechargeable alkalines, it's usually only on for a little bit and in a vehicle you can plug it in. I'm happy with my choice. And yes the GPS without the chip doesn't do a whole lot of good.