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
3.8/5
The value route to a networked 9 in Lowrance with side imaging and room for live sonar.
- 9 inScreen
- CHIRP, Down, SideSonar
- YesGPS
- PreloadedMaps
Check price at Amazon$1,099
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 9 in touchscreen with ActiveTarget 2 support at a mid range price
- Active Imaging 3-in-1 side, down and CHIRP sonar in the box
- Full networking and wireless
- Preloaded C-MAP lake charts
Cons
- Only 800 x 480 on a 9 in screen, so images look soft
- Live sonar costs extra
- Older design than the HDS PRO
The Lowrance Elite FS family
Every Lowrance Elite FS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Screen | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrance Elite FS 7 | 7 in | 3.4/5 | $969.99 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 9 (this one) | 9 in | 3.8/5 | $1,099 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 10 | 10 in | 3.7/5 | $1,999 |
| Lowrance Elite FS 12 | 12 in | 3.5/5 | $2,599.99 |
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 | 000-15692-001 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 9 in |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixels per inch | 104 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes |
| Transducer | Active Imaging 3-in-1 |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes |
| Networking | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-12 |
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Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD
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