Thread: Garmin Livescope LVS 32 vs LVS 34

Originally Posted by Grainraiser

Is this true for the UHD models.

Yes.
if you want an Echomap unit with 2 network ports you have to step up to the ultra units.

I made the switch to the 34 after using the 32 since November 2019. For me the 34 was a good upgrade, eliminated the problem with weak zones, clearer screen, better target separation and better definition. I don't feel like that the 34 will help me catch anymore fish than the 32. You can't go wrong with either one.

I was in the same boat as you. I already had the 93sv, but was waiting to buy either the lvs 32 or lvs 34. I saw some lvs32s with the black box go down to $989 on some websites. I've watched a lot of videos on livescope and while the lvs 34 is better, what I saw with the 32 was good enough for me with it being that much cheaper. I ended up price matching at Dicks Sporting Goods while using my scorecard 3x bonus point day to get $100 in rewards. Essentially making it $889 for me.

I have been happy using the lvs 32 with the 93sv on my kayak and have yet to regret not getting the better tranducer. I'm extremely excited to get out on the ice with it this winter. I think if money is not an issue than go with the newest. If you are under a tighter budget then you will still probably be happy with the lvs32. I bought a new rifle with the money saved so I ended up with two new toys.

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32 and 93 uhd has helped me catch more fish than not. It also helped me find and see plenty of fish I couldn’t catch. Can’t go wrong with either. I’d go 32 and get a bigger screen down the road with that savings. I have two 93 UHDs connected and would love a bigger screen just for my livescope.

I have a uhd 93 sv & agree that the bigger screen would be nice for livescope. I'll get one later on myself.

I have fished with Livescope about 3 years. I started with lvs32 and a 93sv, last year I moved to the 1026sv and that helped my old eyes see better. If I was to upgrade again it would either be a 12" screen OR the lvs34. I've watched videos of the 32 vs 34 and even with the better image of the 34 for my personal style of fishing I have a hard time justifying the expense of the 34. The larger screen seems to make more sense to me. Down the road I'll probably end up with the 32 and a 12" screen. I hope.

I just went with a 126sv for livescope kept two 93svs for mapping and down/side image at the stick, wish I would have went gps map instead of another echomap the bigger screens nice but to me it just bigger pixels it seems. Next time…

Just in case you’re not aware the Echomap units can’t be networked with the GPS Map units if that is important to you.