Garmin 942xs or 1040xs?

[Bottom Line]

It is way past time to upgrade my GPS/sounder and I've narrowed it down to these units. This is on a 17' CC. the 9" unit is touchscreen the 10" keypad entry.

Which one would you get?

https://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-942xs-GPSFishfinder-with-CHIRP-ClearVu-P5101.aspx

https://g.factoryoutletstore.com/de...er.html?category_id=48819&catalogitemid=78190

 

[MikesOcean]

I own a Garmin 7600 XSV series that is touch.
While my part of me loves it how easy it is, the other part can’t stand it when my fingers are wet. It could suck. I wish they made it with both options like Lowrance. Or maybe they do and I am not aware of it.

The 1 inch screen is better but it has no touch.
You just need to weigh out what you prefer.

Are they the exact unit? And if so, kinda strange they made the smaller screen touch and the bigger one with a keypad

 

[Bottom Line]

they make the 10" in a touchscreen but it's more than I want to spend.

 

[International Marine Brian]

The new Garmin Plus units are hybrid/ touch but limited to inches. If you want a 10 or 12 inch touch screen with the addition of buttons you could always add the Garmin Grid remote mountable keypad.

 

[SC_HAMACHI]

The new Garmin Plus units are hybrid/ touch but limited to inches. If you want a 10 or 12 inch touch screen with the addition of buttons you could always add the Garmin Grid remote mountable keypad.

Are the processors in the echomap plus equivalent to Garmin's other touchscreen units?

 

[International Marine Brian]

No, the processor is slower as would be expected from a lower tier product.

 

[Bottom Line]

Just bought this - I'm sure it will be fine for the near coastal/bay fishing I do.

https://g.factoryoutletstore.com/de...r.html?category_id=16534&catalogitemid=451582

 

[International Marine Brian]

A few things.
That's a 4 plus year old unit
The 1042xsv is it's replacement
"The factory outlet" isn't an authorized Garmin Dealer.

 

[semperfifishing]

you can get a 840xs for $470.

 

[International Marine Brian]

Friends don't let friends buy outdated gear! Would you buy a 4+ year old cell phone or computer? I don't think so...
But the newest, largest unit that fits your space and budget.
Just ask the guys who bought Simrad NSS Sport units after the NSS Evo2s were out, they cannot use the Halo radar that was introduced when the Evo2s were still current. Backwards forwards compatibility is a major consideration when buying new gear.

 

[Bottom Line]

The unit arrived today and it's gargantuan - much too big for my console. I will be shipping it back and I'm considering this unit instead.

https://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-741xs-GPS-and-GCV10-Sonar-Bundle-P4017.aspx

 

[alexvi]

I just installed the 942xs, it's a great unit. The 3D imaging is great for seeing the high spots. I installed a B75M transducer, 20kts... no problem with picking up the bottom.

 

[Bottom Line]

OK - the 1040xs is headed back and I've ordered this:

https://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-742xs-GPSFishfinder-with-CHIRP-ClearVu-P5080.aspx

This is going to actually fit on my console.

This process was a lot more work than I anticipated. First purchase was a Lowrance HDS9 Gen 3 with a Totalscan transducer - I messed with this in the man cave for a bit and although it was nice I decided I really wanted a Garmin so I sold it to a friend for his bass boat - perhaps a little overkill in that application - we'll see at El Capitan reservoir this weekend.

Then I purchased a keypad GPSMAP 1040xs that was almost half as wide as my console...

It's over - no more changing my mind. Now I need to go fishing.

 

[Donkey Nick]

Friends don't let friends buy outdated gear! Would you buy a 4+ year old cell phone or computer? I don't think so...
But the newest, largest unit that fits your space and budget.
Just ask the guys who bought Simrad NSS Sport units after the NSS Evo2s were out, they cannot use the Halo radar that was introduced when the Evo2s were still current. Backwards forwards compatibility is a major consideration when buying new gear.

The Garmin GPSMAP 942XS is a 4 year old unit? Saw one today at a retail store and looks nice and has many features the higher priced units have. Also, the large screen is a plus, without much wasted space.

 

[International Marine Brian]

Not the 942 or 1042 but the 1040XS is.

 

[woodeneye]

I used my 942XS for the first time this weekend and am very happy with it. The 742xs is just the smaller version. I have the GT-23TM transducer and the images were great off the standard auto gain and chirp. I’m sure when I learn to use it and manually tune it’ll be even better. Enjoy!