Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv vs lowrance Elite-9 Ti

Another big difference is in Sonar. The Elite-9 Ti sonar is pretty good but the UHD 93sv offers a lot more.

The ECHOMAP UHD 93sv –  comes with a very powerful built-in fishfinder that includes CHIRP Traditional, ClearVü Down, and SideVü which is comparable to the Elite Ti.

Where the UHD 93sv pulls ahead is with the added 1200kHz Ultra High Definition sonar channel and the support for Panoptix for live view.

The  UHD ClearVü and UHD SideVü supports 800/1200kHz and has a power output of 500W and is incredibly clear in depths less the 60′.

If you need more power, the ECHOMAP UHD supports adding Blackbox Sonar like Panoptix.

Another cool feature is the ability to record sonar to a microSD card and review it later in HomePort.

Additonal specs include

• CHIRP Max depth in freshwater is about 2,300’ @ 77kHz
• CHIRP Max depth in saltwater is about 1,100’@ 77kHz
• ClearVü Down / SideVü to about 300′
• UHD ClearVü / UHD SideVü best in less than 100′

The Elite-9 Ti comes with built-in CHIRP Traditional, DownScan/SideScan StructureScan sonar.

CHIRP Traditional includes 500W of power, uses 50/83/200kHz (Broadband) frequencies, and is good to about 1000ft.

DownScan and SideScan StructureScan uses 455/800kHz
and is good to about 300ft down and 150-300ft out to the sides.

Additional features include Trackback, which lets you review sonar history and scroll back through your history and mark those spots you want to check out.

Trackback is available while using CHIRP sonar, SideScan, or DownScan Imaging.

This can be a biggy if you want to run more than one unit and connect them together. The ECHOMAP UHD is fully networkable, the Elite Ti is not.

ECHOMAP UHD 93sv Wired Networking – The UHD network sharing is done via Garmin Marine Network cable.  You can share sonar data, waypoints, routes, and supplemental charts with other 7″ or 9″ ECHOMAP UHD or ECHOMAP Ultra units.

All sonar channels can be shared from any connected device including CHIRP, Downvu, Sidevu, and choosing from any transducer.

Two units can be connected directly via the Panoptix network port or you can connect additional units using the Garmin Port Expander.

Wifi & Bluetooth Support – for software updates, remote control, and media.

Elite-9 Ti – The Elite Ti series is more of a stand-alone unit and is not networkable for sharing sonar, however, user data like waypoint and routes can be shared between unit using NMEA 2000

Wireless Connectivity is built-in to the Elite-9 Ti for things light connecting the Power-Pole shallow water anchor or using remote viewing with your smartphone via the Go Free app.

WiFi also gives access to download software updates, C-MAP Genesis maps, and upload detailed service reports to technical service for quick and easy customer support.

Bluetooth Support – for media and other Bluetooth devices.

The UHD 93sv unit is slightly wider than the Elite-9 Ti; this may be a factor if your dash is really tight for space.

The UHD 93sv has a 5Hz GPS and the Elite-9 Ti has a 10Hz GPS. The difference between the two is in the acquisition speed.

The 5Hz generally will query the Satellite 5 times per second and the 10Hz will query the satellite 10 times per second.

A 10Hz will lock onto the satellite slightly faster than a 5Hz on startup.

The difference between the two would not be noticeable on a GPS on a boat. This is something that would probably matter more on a Mach 1 airplane or ballistic missile. 🙂

Custom Screens – Both models have split-screen functions however the ECHOMAP UHD 93sv has more screen combinations.

The UHD 93sv offers 7 screen combinations and the Elite-9 Ti offers 4. The panel size on both is adjustable.

The additional UHD 93sv custom screen options in my opinion are a big plus!

Touch Screen – Both are touch screens, however, the Elite Ti doesn’t support pinch to zoom like the UHD.

The UHD 93sv has more waypoint storage @ 5000 vs 3000 on the Elite-9 Ti but the UHD has fewer tracks @ 50 vs 100.

Route capacity is the same @ 100.

Media compatibility  – ECHOMAP UHD is compatible with Fusion-Link while the Elite Ti is compatible with the SonicHub2 marine audio system.

Planning software – Garmin uses Homeport and Lowrance uses Insight  Planner.

App Control – Garmin uses Active Captain for view/control while the Elite Ti uses the LINK for remote view (smartphone and tablet)
and control (tablet only).

Both are free in Android and Apple App Stores.

Price Range – Both units, with a transducer, are not too far in the price range. The Elite-9 Ti can be found for around $750.00 and the UHD about $1000.00