Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv
#3 in Up to 7 inFull review
A compact do everything chartplotter for kayaks and small boats that may add LiveScope later.
Amazon $849.99$849.99
The Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv leads on sonar and screen. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv wins on value. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv costs $200 less ($649.99 vs $849.99).
Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv
#9 in Up to 7 inFull review
A 7 in chartplotter for small boats that want maps and down imaging but not side scan.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv for sonar (CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging vs CHIRP, down imaging) and screen (800 x 480, 150 pixels per inch vs 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch).
- Choose the Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv for value ($92.86 per inch of screen ($649.99, 7 in) vs $137.10 per inch of screen ($849.99, 6.2 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 7 in fish finder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv | Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 6 $137.10 per inch of screen ($849.99, 6.2 in) | 30 $92.86 per inch of screen ($649.99, 7 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 65 CHIRP, down imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 100 GPS with preloaded maps |
| Screen 10% | 42 800 x 480, 150 pixels per inch | 28 800 x 480, 133 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv | Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 6.2 in | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 150 | 133 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | No |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | No |
| Transducer | GT54UHD-TM | GT20-TM |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-01-11 | 2022-05-03 |