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 3.0. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv leads on warranty, GPS and maps and sonar. The Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv wins on value and screen. The Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv costs $500 less ($349.99 vs $849.99).
Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv
#15 in Up to 7 inFull review
A strong small screen sonar for kayaks and small boats that want down imaging without paying for maps.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
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 warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), GPS and maps (GPS with preloaded maps vs GPS waypoints, no maps) and sonar (CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging vs CHIRP, down imaging).
- Choose the Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv for value ($70 per inch of screen ($349.99, 5 in) vs $137.10 per inch of screen ($849.99, 6.2 in)) and screen (800 x 480, 187 pixels per inch vs 800 x 480, 150 pixels per inch).
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 Striker Vivid 5cv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 6 $137.10 per inch of screen ($849.99, 6.2 in) | 47 $70 per inch of screen ($349.99, 5 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 65 CHIRP, down imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps |
| Screen 10% | 42 800 x 480, 150 pixels per inch | 72 800 x 480, 187 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv | Garmin Striker Vivid 5cv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 6.2 in | 5 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 150 | 187 |
| 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 | None |
| Phone pairing | Yes | No |
| Networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-01-11 | 2020-11 |