Humminbird Helix 7 CHIRP SI GPS G4
#1 in Up to 7 inFull review
A well priced side imaging GPS combo for small and mid size boats that will not add live sonar.
Amazon $523.40$523.40
3.5/5
A compact do everything chartplotter for kayaks and small boats that may add LiveScope later.
- 6.2 inScreen
- CHIRP, Down, SideSonar
- YesGPS
- PreloadedMaps
Check price at Amazon$849.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Ultra high definition SideVu and ClearVu from the included GT54 transducer
- Touchscreen plus keys, so it works when the boat is bouncing
- Ready for LiveScope live sonar and NMEA 2000 networking later
- Preloaded Navionics+ inland maps
Cons
- 6.2 in screen is small for split views of map, side and live sonar
- Costs much more than a Striker Vivid with similar side imaging
- 800 x 480 resolution is modest for the price
The Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 family
Every Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Screen | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 53cv | 5 in | 3.5/5 | $448 |
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv (this one) | 6.2 in | 3.5/5 | $849.99 |
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 73cv | 7 in | 3.4/5 | $649.99 |
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv | 7 in | 3.4/5 | $999.99 |
| Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv | 9 in | 3.8/5 | $1,299.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 010-02680-01 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 6.2 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 150 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes |
| Transducer | GT54UHD-TM |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes |
| Networking | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-01-11 |
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