For small and mid size boats that want maps, side imaging and a path to live sonar on one 7 in display.
Amazon $999.99The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv and the Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv leads on sonar. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv wins on value. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv costs $350 less ($649.99 vs $999.99).
A 7 in chartplotter for small boats that want maps and down imaging but not side scan.
Amazon $649.99Prices 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 73sv for sonar (CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging vs CHIRP, down imaging).
- Choose the Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv for value ($92.86 per inch of screen ($649.99, 7 in) vs $142.86 per inch of screen ($999.99, 7 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 73sv | Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 3 $142.86 per inch of screen ($999.99, 7 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% | 28 800 x 480, 133 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 73sv | Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 7 in | 7 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 133 | 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 |
