Simrad GO9 XSE 9" Plotter Bundle vs Humminbird HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G4

Buy the Simrad GO9 XSE if you want a large touchscreen, side and down imaging, and a unit that ties into radar, autopilot and engine data. Buy the Humminbird HELIX 7 MEGA SI if you fish from a smaller boat, want Minn Kota trolling motor integration, and prefer physical keys that work with wet hands. The Simrad has the bigger, brighter screen and more networking; the Humminbird has stronger built-in mapping tools like AutoChart Live and a deeper sonar range with an optional transducer. Owners of both praise the sonar clarity; Simrad users note the touchscreen can be fussy in heavy spray, while HELIX users accept the smaller screen for the simpler controls.

• Choose the Simrad GO9 XSE if you run a larger boat, want a 9-inch touchscreen, and plan to add radar, autopilot or engine data over NMEA 2000.
• Choose the Humminbird HELIX 7 MEGA SI if you have a Minn Kota trolling motor, fish smaller water, and want built-in AutoChart Live mapping with keypad control.