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Lowrance Ghost vs Newport NK300 HD

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Newport NK300 HD is cheaper at $1499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Lowrance Ghost or Newport NK300 HD?

The Newport NK300 HD wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Newport NK300 HD is the cheaper at $1499.99. The Newport NK300 HD both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Lowrance Ghost Newport NK300 HD
US price $3199 $1499.99
BrandLowranceNewport
Released
Thrust (lb) 120 110
Voltage (V) 36 36
Shaft length (in) 47 21.7
Mount type bow
Control type foot cable-steer
Gps anchor Yes No
Max amp draw 37
Speed control variable variable
Saltwater rated No Yes
Weight (lb) 25.5

Sources — Lowrance Ghost: nvnmarine.com (verified 2026-07-11). Newport NK300 HD: newportvessels.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Lowrance Ghost and Newport NK300 HD?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thrust (lb): Lowrance Ghost 120 vs Newport NK300 HD 110
  • Shaft length (in): Lowrance Ghost 47 vs Newport NK300 HD 21.7
  • Control type: Lowrance Ghost foot vs Newport NK300 HD cable-steer
  • Gps anchor: Lowrance Ghost true vs Newport NK300 HD false
  • Saltwater rated: Lowrance Ghost false vs Newport NK300 HD true

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