Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+
#1 in Over 7 inFull review
A networked 9 in touchscreen with top tier imaging for bass and multi species boats planning on MEGA Live.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.99
The Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+ is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+ leads on warranty, GPS and maps and screen. The Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv wins on value. The Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv costs $750 less ($649.99 vs $1,399.99).
Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv
#10 in Over 7 inFull review
A big side imaging screen for the money, for bass and walleye boats that care more about sonar than charts.
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 Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+ for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), GPS and maps (GPS with preloaded maps vs GPS waypoints, no maps) and screen (1280 x 720, 163 pixels per inch vs 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch).
- Choose the Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv for value ($72.22 per inch of screen ($649.99, 9 in) vs $155.55 per inch of screen ($1,399.99, 9 in)).
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 | Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+ | Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $155.55 per inch of screen ($1,399.99, 9 in) | 88 $72.22 per inch of screen ($649.99, 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 | 40 GPS waypoints, no maps |
| Screen 10% | 53 1280 x 720, 163 pixels per inch | 3 800 x 480, 104 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+ | Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 9 in | 9 in |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 163 | 104 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | No |
| Maximum depth | 1,200 ft | - |
| Transducer | - | GT52HW-TM |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | None |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-01 | 2020-11 |