Lowrance Elite FS 9
#2 in Over 7 inFull review
The value route to a networked 9 in Lowrance with side imaging and room for live sonar.
Amazon $1,099$1,099
The Lowrance Elite FS 9 and the Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.8. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 leads on value. The Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv wins on screen. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 costs $200.99 less ($1,099 vs $1,299.99).
Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv
#3 in Over 7 inFull review
A full featured 9 in chartplotter for bass and multi species boats that want maps, side imaging and room for live sonar.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
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 Lowrance Elite FS 9 for value ($122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) vs $144.44 per inch of screen ($1,299.99, 9 in)).
- Choose the Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv for screen (1024 x 600, 132 pixels per inch vs 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 7 in fish finder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) | 45 $144.44 per inch of screen ($1,299.99, 9 in) |
| Sonar 25% | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging | 100 CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging |
| GPS and maps 15% | 100 GPS with preloaded maps | 100 GPS with preloaded maps |
| Screen 10% | 3 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch | 27 1024 x 600, 132 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 9 in | 9 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 1024 x 600 |
| Pixels per inch | 104 | 132 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | Yes |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 | GT56UHD-TM |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-12 | 2023-01-11 |