Electronics: GPSMAP 9000 series, Garmin shrinks its premium chartplotter, at least a little bit

Garmin is positioning the GPSMAP 9000 series as a premium solution for discerning owners who value high-quality visualisation and comprehensive functionality. Until now, the top models in the series were only available in larger formats. With the addition of 10-, 13- and 17-inch versions, the manufacturer is now also addressing helm concepts with limited space. All models are available either as pure chart plotters or as xsv versions with integrated echo sounder technology. The devices should be available in November 2025. The entry-level price starts at around 3,700 euros.

Powerful hardware

The GPSMAP 9000 series offers seven times the computing power of previous models. This should enable faster image generation, quicker map calculations and smoother display of complex navigation data. The IPS touchscreens should also be easy to read in sunlight and offer 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) on the 13 and 17-inch models. The 10-inch model works with HD resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels).

The Garmin BlueNet Gigabit network connects several chart plotters, cameras, radar units and echo sounders at ten times the speed of conventional systems. This enables complex network systems to be set up without any loss of performance. For sailors, the devices offer Garmin's Sail Assist functions, which display laylines, wind and regatta data on the chart. However, these functions are not new and are also available on all other GPSMAP and ECHOMAP plotters.

Maps and connectivity

The GPSMAP 9000 series supports both Garmin Navionics+ maps with Auto Guidance+ technology and Garmin Navionics Vision+ maps with premium features such as high-resolution relief shading. The chartplotters can be integrated into NMEA2000 networks and enable the control of on-board systems via the integrated OneHelm Digital Switching. EmpirBus and solutions from other third-party providers are also compatible. The devices feature Bluetooth and "Ant "+ transmission technologies, allowing Garmin smartwatches, force trolling motors and other peripherals to be connected. With a compatible headset, the chart plotters can also be controlled by voice command. If you want to connect the plotters to NMEA0183 devices, you will need the echo sounder box or another NME0183-to-NMEA2000 converter.

Technical data:

Display sizes and resolutions:

• 10.1 inch (25.6 cm): HD display (1920 x 1200 pixels)
• 13.27 inch (33.7 cm): 4K display (3840 x 2160 pixels)
• 17.25 inch (43.8 cm): 4K display (3840 x 2160 pixels)

Dimensions:

• 10 inch: 26.0 x 20.0 x 9.1 cm, 2.52 kg
• 13 inch: 33.5 x 23.4 x 9.1 cm, 4.13 kg
• 17 inch: 42.7 x 28.5 x 9.2 cm, 5.90 kg

Prices and availability:

• "Gpsmap" 9010: 3,699.99 euros
• "Gpsmap" 9010xsv: 3,999.99 euros
• "Gpsmap" 9013: 4,999.99 euros
• "Gpsmap" 9013xsv: 5,499.99 euros
• "Gpsmap" 9017: 7,599.99 euros
• "Gpsmap" 9017xsv: 8,099.99 euros
• Available from November 2025

Other chart plotters:

• Current plotters in the test
• Extra-wide plotter from Garmin
• With round display, new plotter from Lxnav