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
For serious anglers building a networked Lowrance system around a 9 in display.
- 9 inScreen
- CHIRP, Down, SideSonar
- YesGPS
- PreloadedMaps
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- Bright SolarMAX HD 1280 x 720 touchscreen
- Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 gives the sharpest Lowrance side and down imaging
- ActiveTarget 2, radar, autopilot and NMEA 2000 support for a full boat system
- Two year warranty
- Costs about $800 more than an Elite FS 9
- Live sonar and radar are extra
- Lowrance rates depth only by transducer
The Lowrance HDS PRO family
Every Lowrance HDS PRO model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Screen | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrance HDS PRO 9 (this one) | 9 in | 3.7/5 | $1,899 |
| Lowrance HDS PRO 10 | 10 in | 3.5/5 | $2,399 |
| Lowrance HDS PRO 12 | 12 in | 3.4/5 | $3,299 |
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 | 000-15981-001 |
|---|---|
| Display | |
| Screen | 9 in |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Pixels per inch | 163 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sonar | |
| CHIRP | Yes |
| Down imaging | Yes |
| Side imaging | Yes |
| Live sonar ready | Yes |
| Transducer | Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 |
| Navigation and build | |
| GPS | Yes |
| Maps | Preloaded |
| Phone pairing | Yes |
| Networking | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-07-06 |
Alternatives in this size
A large screen side imaging combo at a mid range price, for boats that do not need networking.
Amazon $764.99For anglers who want a big, sharp Lowrance touchscreen with live sonar support for less than HDS PRO money.
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