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 is the better fish finder overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 leads on value. The Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+ wins on screen. The Lowrance Elite FS 9 costs $950.99 less ($1,099 vs $2,049.99).
Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+
#7 in Over 7 inFull review
For boats that want a bigger Humminbird touchscreen at the console with MEGA imaging and room to grow.
Amazon $2,049.99$2,049.99
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 $205 per inch of screen ($2,049.99, 10 in)).
- Choose the Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+ for screen (1280 x 720, 147 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 | Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $122.11 per inch of screen ($1,099, 9 in) | 24 $205 per inch of screen ($2,049.99, 10 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 | 39 1280 x 720, 147 pixels per inch |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 | Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen | 9 in | 10 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Pixels per inch | 104 | 147 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Sonar | ||
| CHIRP | Yes | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum depth | - | 1,200 ft |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 | - |
| Navigation and build | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-12 | 2025-01 |