► Screen Size | Physical Dimensions | Weight
What is the difference: Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv vs Garmin Ultra 106sv?
► Physical Dimensions, Screen Size, Weight & of course Price
Should I Upgrade my 126sv?
► Only if you want a bigger screen
► Screen size: The Echomap Ultra 126sv has a 12-inch screen, while the Echomap Ultra 106sv has a 10-inch screen.
► Physical dimensions: The Echomap Ultra 126sv is slightly larger than the Echomap Ultra 106sv, measuring 13.3 x 8.1 x 3.6 inches compared to 11.7 x 7.3 x 3.6 inches.
► Price: New the Ultra 126sv run 500-700ish more that the Ultra 106sv. On the used market maybe more like 300-600 difference between the two. See the “Ck Prices” Button below for current pricing.
► Screen Resolution: Both units have a high-resolution 1280 x 800 pixel display.
► Networking: Both units support NMEA 2000, Wi-Fi, and Garmin Network connections, allowing you to connect them to other compatible devices on your boat.
► Sonar/Fishfinders Capabilities: Both units have CHIRP traditional sonar, ClearVü scanning sonar, and SideVü Ultra high-definition scanning sonar channels and frequencies.
► Mapping: Both units come preloaded with Garmin BlueChart g3 coastal maps and Garmin LakeVü g3 inland maps. * *
Update: – 2023 units now come with the new GARMIN NAVIONICS+ INLAND & COASTAL. This is a combination of the BlueChart g3/LakeVü g3 and Navionics data.
► Power cord: Both units also use the same power cord.
► Active Captain Support: Both support active captain updating and sharing
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► – See Our – Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv Review
► – See Our – Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv Review
And… Check this comparison between the:
► – Garmin ECHOMAP Plus vs UHD vs Ultra
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Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126svGarmin ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
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| Brand | Garmin Garmin |
| Category | Chartplotters | Fishfinders Chartplotters | Fishfinders |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
| Physical dimensions |
13.4" x 9.0" x 3.9" 341 x 229 x 98 mm 11.6" x 7.7" x 3.9" 295 x 195 x 98 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs. 4.0 lbs. |
| Water rating | IPX7 IPX7 |
| Display type | WXGA | Key-Assist Touchsreen WXGA | Key-Assist Touchsreen |
| Display size |
10.3”x 6.4” | 12.1" diagonal 10.3”x 6.4” | 10" diagonal |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Display - Brightness | Not Available Not Available |
| Power consumption | 2.16A | 12V 2.16A | 12V |
| GPS Antenna | Internal or external NMEA 2000 Internal or external NMEA 2000 |
| GPS Receiver | 10 Hz GPS 10 Hz GPS |
| Mounting options | Bail or flush Bail or flush |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
| On-Board Memory | No No |
| Accepts data cards | 2 microSD card | 32GB Max 2 microSD card | 32GB Max |
| Waypoints | 5,000 5,000 |
| Routes | 100 100 |
| Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| Preloaded Maps |
BlueChart® g3 U.S. coastal LakeVü g3 inland + Navionics BlueChart® g3 U.S. coastal LakeVü g3 inland + Navionics |
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| Tide Tables | Yes Yes |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
| Radar compatible | No No |
| Sonar compatible |
Traditional CHIRP UHD ClearVü UHD SideVü Panoptix Traditional CHIRP UHD ClearVü UHD SideVü Panoptix |
| Supports AIS | Yes Yes |
| Weather | No No |
| Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF | Yes Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link | FUSION-Link FUSION-Link |
| Black Box sonar support | Yes Yes |
| Planning Software Compatible | HomePort HomePort |
| App-Control Compatibility | Active Captain Active Captain |
| Remote Input Device - compatible | No No |
| Alarms |
Navigation Anchor Sonar Navigation Anchor Sonar |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
| Transmit Power | 600W Traditional | 600W SideVü/ClearVü 600W Traditional | 600W SideVü/ClearVü |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes Yes |
| Dual-Beam Sonar (77/200 kHz) capable | Yes - 50/200 | 77/200 | 83/200 Yes - 50/200 | 77/200 | 83/200 |
| CHIRP sonar technology | CHIRP: 50-200 CHIRP: 50-200 |
| ClearVü | Down | UHD CHIRP ClearVü | 260, 455, 800kHz UHD CHIRP ClearVü | 260, 455, 800kHz |
| SideVü | Side | UHD CHIRP SideVü | 260, 455, 800, 1,100kHz UHD CHIRP SideVü | 260, 455, 800, 1,100kHz |
| Forward View | Panoptix | LVS Panoptix | LVS |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
| NMEA 2000 compatible | Yes Yes |
| NMEA 0183 input ports | 1 1 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports | 1 1 |
| Marine Network Ports | 2 Panoptix 2 Panoptix |
| Video input ports | No No |
| Video output ports | No No |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes Yes |
| BlueTooth connectivity | Yes Yes |
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| Model | ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv |
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| Additional - 1 | Sailing Features Sailing Features |
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| In The Box |
ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 for U.S. Power/data cable Tilt mount with quick release cradle Flush mount Protective cover Hardware Documentation Some Bundles include GT54UHD-TM transducer ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 for U.S. Power/data cable Tilt mount with quick release cradle Flush mount Protective cover Hardware Documentation Some Bundles include GT54UHD-TM transducer |
Rodney Lee ► NavGuy | Lead Writer
Charter Boat Captain, Avid Cruiser, Boat Builder & Marine Electronics Pro:
With over a decade of experience in the marine electronics industry and over 30 years of cruising the Bahamas on boats of all kinds, Rodney is well-positioned to help boaters of all levels sift through the many choices we have today in marine electronics.
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