
Garmin ECHOMAP Plus vs UHD vs Ultra
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What are the main differences between the Plus, UHD, & Ultra?
- Screen Size – Plus & UHD come in 4/6/7/9 & Ultra comes in 10/12
- Screen Type – All 3 have Key-Assist Touchscreens however the 4″ | 6″ Plus & UHD models are Keypad control
- Internal GPS – Plus & UHD have 5Hz & Ultra has 10Hz
- microSD – Plus & UHD have 1 & Ultra has 2
- Network/Panoptix Ports – Plus & UHD have 1 & Ultra has 2
- Ultra High Definition Sonar – Ultra & UHD yes – Plus no
- Panoptix LiveScope – Ultra has an additional 12pin transducer port for LVS12 sonar
- Sounder Output – Plus and UHD have 500W and Ultra has 600W
► Jump right to the Side-by-Side – Comparison Infographic for all feature details.
Additional Series Details
ECHOMAP UHD Series – is a mid-sized chartplotter/sonar combo with a keyed-assisted touchscreen. Includes features like built-in support for Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar and Panoptix LiveScope support.
The UHD takes the design of the all-in-one ECHOMAP Plus combo, adds built-in Ultra High-Definition sonar, and includes the GT54 Ultra High-Definition transducer.
ECHOMAP Ultra Series – comes in a 10″ and 12″ Chartplotter/sonar combo and includes an all-in-one transducer for CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition scanning sonars.
The Ultra also supports Panoptix LiveScope™ LVS12 sonar (no black box required), the Panoptix LiveScope system, and the full line of Panoptix™ sonars.
Should I upgrade to an ECHOMAP UHD or ECHOMAP Ultra?
I think for the extra cost of about $50.00 over the Plus, when it was introduced, the UHD is a better value if you want Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar.
As for the Echomap Ultra, it does jump in price point somewhat but if you’re looking for an excellent 10-12″ screen and don’t need all of the features in the GPSMAP 7600 or 8600 Multifunction series then I like the Ultra.
Pro Tip | 11/2023: Although these aren’t current, they are always available on the secondary market new and used and are still awesome units.
ECHOMAP ► Plus | UHD | Ultra
Comparison InfoGraphic
Here is our, Echomap Plus, UHD & Ultra – Side by Side Comparison showing a more detailed view of the differences between the two:

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