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Garmin Echomap UHD 94sv vs GPSMAP 942xs

by | Last updated: Nov 8, 2023

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Quick  Summary of the Differences:

 

The Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv and the Garmin GPSMAP 942xs are both 9-inch chartplotter/sonar combos with a wide range of features.

However, there are a few key differences between the two models.

 

Sonar:

  • The echomap UHD 94sv has more DownVü sonar frequency options than the 942xs, including 260/455/800/1000/1200 kHz @ 600W.
  • The 942xs only has 260/455/800 kHz. The echomap UHD 94sv also includes SideVü sonar, which the 942xs does not. But it has 1Kw of power.

 

Connectivity:

  • The echomap UHD 94sv does not have any video input ports, Bluetooth pairing, ANT+ connectivity, or Garmin Wi-Fi network support.
  • The 942xs has all of these features and lots of expandability.

 

Radar | GSD/GCV Sonar Support:

  • The 942xs has a few other features that the ECHOMAP UHD 94sv does not, including GLONASS and GALILEO GPS, a 10Hz built-in receiver, and support for GSD/GCV Black Box Sonar, Radar, AIS, and Built-in SailAssist Features.

 

The ECHOMAP UHD 94sv – Is an Excellent Fishfinder Chartplotter.

The GPSMAP  942xs – Is a full-featured MultiFuction Network Chartplotter with expandable fishfinder support—more of a complete boat management system.

 

 


Garmin 942xs vs Echomap UHD 94sv Which one do I Choose

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv or GPSMAP 942xs:

Excellent shallower water sonar performance or a high powered multi-function expandable Chartplotter? 

 

Overall, I would say the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv is a good option for anglers who are looking for a good chartplotter/sonar combo with excellent sonar performance.

The Garmin GPSMAP 942xs is a better option for anglers who need a more advanced chartplotter/sonar combo with more expandability options and features like 1Kw sonar, radar capability, Bluetooth pairing, and ANT+ connectivity.

It’s much more of a boat management system.

 

Here are the detailed differences in specifications and features:

 


 

Side by Side | Comparison

Feature Detail - GPSMAP 942xs

Performance Features

  • 9” Touchscreen Chartplotter/Sonar Combo
  • 1024 x 600 | WVGA  Color Display
  • Wide viewing angle & excellent clarity
  • Good visibility in direct sunlight
  • Internal antenna or external over NMEA 2000
  • Built-in 10Hz GPS receiver
  • Bracket or flush mount
  • 2 Garmin Network Ports
  • Built-in Wi-Fi to pair with ActiveCaptain
  • Wi‑Fi, ANT® & Bluetooth 2.4 GHz
  • AIS and DSC Support
  • NMEA 0183 and 2000.
  • Receive data from autopilots, engines, sensors & VHF

Charting | Mapping

  • Preloaded – BlueChart g3 | LakeVü Upgrades
  • ActiveCaptain app for access to – OneChart  | Smart notifications | Garmin Quickdraw Community data
  • Quickdraw Contours for personalized 1′ contours maps
  • 2 microSD memory card slots | 32 GB max
  • 5,000 Waypoints
  • Track Log – 50,000 points | 50 saved tracks
  • 100 Routes (250 waypoints each)

Sailing Features

  • Laylines show on the screen when to make a tack or jibe
  • Show true wind and apparent wind angle at the same time
  • Show a heading and a course over ground line simultaneously
  • Automatically configure plotters optimally for sailing
  • Show true wind direction to data fields
  • Show Upwind/Downwind VMG and VMG to Waypoint to optimize sailing performance
  • Pre-race guidance helps you hit the start line at the right time at high speed

Fishfinder | Sounder

  • Full Built-in Sonar Capabilities
  • Output Power | 1kW traditional | CHIRP
  • ClearVü CHIRP: 500 W
  • Traditional: 50/200, 77/200, 83/200 kHz
  • Single Channel CHIRP: from 40 to 250 kHz
  • ClearVü CHIRP: 260/455/800 kHz
  • Maximum Depth – 5000′ | 1kW
  • Supports Panoptix Sonar
  • Sonar Recording | Reviewing with HomePort
  • Sonar history rewind

Ports | Rear Connections

  • 1 – Power Connection
  • 1 – J1939 Engine Port
  • 1 – NMEA 2000
  • 1 – 8 PIN Sonar
  • 1 – Video In | BNC
  • 1 – HDMI Out
  • 1 – Network Port
  • Plus – Models Include – J1939 Engine Port

Feature - ECHOMAP UHD 94sv

Performance Features

  • 9” Chartplotter | Sonar Combo
  • Keyed assist touchscreen
  • 400 x 800 pixel WVGA Color Display
  • Wide viewing angle & excellent clarity
  • Good visibility in direct sunlight
  • Internal antenna or external over NMEA 2000
  • Built-in 5Hz GPS receiver
  • Quick-Release mount | Bracket or flush
  • Garmin Network/Panoptix Ports | 1
  • Built-in Wi-Fi® to pair with ActiveCaptain app
  • AIS and DSC Support
  • NMEA 0183 and 2000.
  • Receive data from autopilots, engines, sensors & VHF

  Charting | Mapping

  • BlueChart g3 U.S. Coastal Maps
  • Navionics data & Auto Guidance
  • SailAssist –  pre-race guidance, synchronized race timer, virtual starting line, time to burn and lay line data fields
  • ActiveCaptain app for access to – OneChart  | Smart notifications | Garmin Quickdraw Community data
  • Quickdraw Contours for personalized 1′ contours maps
  • 1 microSD memory card slot | 32 GB max
  • 5,000 Waypoints
  • Track Log – 50,000 points | 50 saved tracks
  • 100 Routes (250 waypoints each)

  Fishfinder | Sounder

  • Full Built-in Sonar Capabilities
  • Output Power | 500W traditional | CHIRP
  • CHIRP Traditional Sonar | 50, 77, 83, or 200 kHz
  • UHD SideVü CHIRP | 260/455/800kHz
  • UHD ClearVü  CHIRP | 260/455/800/1200kHz
  • Output Power | 500w
  • Maximum Depth Freshwater | 2,300’/77kHz
  • Maximum Depth  Saltwater | 1,100’/77kHz
  • Supports Panoptix Sonar
  • Sonar Recording | Reviewing with HomePort
  • Sonar history rewind

 


 

Rear Connections

942xs Touch | UHD 94sv

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93 and UHD 94sv Rear Connections
^ 942xs | Rear Connections ^

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93 and UHD 94sv Rear Connections
^ ECHOMAP | Rear Connections ^

• MODEL COMPARISON •

Garmin 942xs - Echomap UHD 94sv Comparison
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Comparison Table

Garmin 942xs vs Echomap UHD 94sv

General

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Physical dimensions 10.1" x 6.4" x 2.1"
(25.6 x 16.2 x 5.2 cm)
11.4"x6.5"x2.4"
28.2x16.4x6.0 cm
Weight 2.52 lbs 2.3 lbs.
Water rating IPX7 IPX7
Display type Multi-touch | WSVGA display WVGA | Key-Assist Touchsreen
Display size 7.7" x 4.5" | 9.0" diagonal
19.6 x 11.4 cm
7.8" x 4.8"| 9" diagonal
Display resolution 1024 x 600 pixels 400 x 800 pixels
Display - Brightness Not Available Not Available
Power consumption Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 27 W
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.3 A
Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.3 A
1.5A | 12V
GPS Antenna Internal or External NMEA 2000 Internal or external NMEA 2000
GPS Receiver 10 Hz high-sensitivity 5 Hz GPS
Mounting options Bail or flush Bail or flush

Maps & Memory

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
On-Board Memory No No
Accepts data cards 2 microSD™ cards 1 microSD card | 32GB Max
Waypoints 5000 5,000
Routes 100 100
Track log 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks
Preloaded Maps U.S. LakeVü g3 inland maps
BlueChart® g3 coastal charts
BlueChart® g3 Coastal + Navionics

Outdoor Recreation Features

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Tide Tables Yes Yes

Chartplotter Features

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Radar compatible Yes No
Sonar compatible Traditional sonar (50/77/83/200 kHz)
Single Channel CHIRP (low, medium, high)
CHIRP ClearVü (260/455/800 kHz)
Traditional CHIRP
UHD ClearVü
UHD SideVü
Panoptix
Supports AIS Yes Yes
Weather SiriusXM No
Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF Yes Yes
Supports FUSION-Link FUSION-Link | FUSION PartyBus FUSION-Link
Black Box sonar support Yes Yes
Planning Software Compatible Garmin - Homeport HomePort
App-Control Compatibility Yes - ActiveCaptain Active Captain
Remote Input Device - compatible GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible No
Alarms Navigation
Anchor
Radar - when connected
Sonar - when connected
Weather - when connected
Navigation
Anchor
Sonar

Sonar Features & Specifications

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Transmit Power 1kW 500W Traditional | 500W SideVü/ClearVü
Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable Yes Yes
Dual-Beam Sonar (77/200 kHz) capable Traditional: 50/200, 77/200, 83/200 kHz Yes - 50/200 | 77/200 | 83/200
CHIRP sonar technology Single Channel CHIRP: from 40 to 240 kHz CHIRP: 50-200
ClearVü | Down Garmin ClearVü™ CHIRP: 260/455/800 kHz UHD CHIRP ClearVü
SideVü | Side Yes (with external black box) UHD CHIRP SideVü
Forward View Panoptix Panoptix

Connections

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
NMEA 2000 compatible Yes Yes
NMEA 0183 input ports 1 (Differential) 1
NMEA 0183 output ports 1 (Differential) 1
Marine Network Ports 1 1 Panoptix
Video input ports 1 BNC No
Video output ports None No
Wireless connectivity Yes Yes
BlueTooth connectivity No Yes
Other Ports 8 Pin Transducer

Additional

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
Model Garmin GPSMAP 942xs ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
SEE PRICE »» Garmin GPSMap 942xs - Price ECHOMAP UHD 94sv - Price
Additional - 1 Garmin Meteor™ Audio System compatible Sailing Features
Additional - 2 VIRB® compatible | gWind wireless | Wearables compatible

In The Box

Garmin 942xs TouchGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
In The Box GPSMAP 942xs chartplotter
Power cable
Bail mount kit with knobs
Flush mount kit with gasket
Protective cover
Trim piece snap covers
Documentation
ECHOMAP UHD 94sv with BlueChart 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
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