Hummingbird helix 5 sonar/gps vs Garmin echomap 50s

Joined
Feb 6, 2010
Location
hopatcong, nj
#1
Anyone have any knowledge of the new helix? This seems like the best value I have seen in awhile. Seen online for $283 w/ free shipping. I was looking at a Garmin echomap 50s which I seen for $349 also free shipping These units seem very similar. I don't want anything to fancy. I'm looking for ease of use and reliability. I have a Lawrance now and it is hard to use and the reliability sucks. Wanted a Garmin because I have only heard good things from Garmin owners but the price on the Hummingbird has me changing my mind. What does everyone think?