Garmin introduces ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series with brand-new hardware and modern features

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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has launched the ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series, available in 5-inch and 7-inch displays, featuring advanced sonar capabilities and built-in wireless networking. The units offer 500W sonar power, a sunlight-readable display, and easy navigation with physical buttons. The UHD2 series allows users to wirelessly share data and supports the Garmin Navionics+ cartography. Prices range from $399.99 to $649.99. The new models are designed for efficiency and ease of use, enhancing fishing experiences with improved mapping and sonar features.

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• Launch of ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series enhances product range for anglers.
• Features best-in-class sonar and user-friendly design, appealing to budget-conscious customers.
• Supports Garmin Navionics+ cartography, improving mapping capabilities.
• Wireless networking allows seamless data sharing between devices.

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• None.

5- and 7-inch keyed combo units deliver Garmin’s best-in-class sonar with built-in wireless networking and cartography content

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin^® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest¹ and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the ECHOMAP™ UHD2 chartplotter series with 500W of vivid, high-contrast scanning sonar power, all-new hardware with a sunlight readable display and more. Offered in a new 5-inch as well as the popular 7-inch display, the ECHOMAP UHD2 plotters offer physical buttons for easy control and operation of functions every angler depends on for a successful outing, including marking key waypoints or quickly toggling between different chart views. Plus, built-in Wi-Fi^® enables seamless sharing of sonar and user data between two ECHOMAP UHD2 units onboard.

New Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series helps anglers fish like a local with built-in wireless networking and cartography content, plus best-in-class scanning sonar and an easy-to-use keyed interface. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The ECHOMAP UHD2 series offers our best-in-class sonar, industry-leading mapping¹ and fish-finding features that allow anglers to fish like a local,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Valued as a budget-friendly option, this new series leverages the simplicity and accessibility of a full-button design while delivering all the necessary functions you would want on the water – from lightning-fast chart redraw and crisp sonar views to support for our new Garmin Navionics+ cartography². Packed with core mapping and sonar features, ECHOMAP UHD2 helps users pursue their next epic catch or explore inland and coastal waters with greater confidence.”

Wirelessly share sonar and data across devices

Whether fishing with a friend or wanting the flexibility to add another chartplotter on board, built-in wireless networking allows anglers to stream sonar and share user data, such as waypoints and routes, between two ECHOMAP UHD2 units.

Sonar support

When bundled with an ECHOMAP UHD2, the GT20-TM transducer delivers a crisp view of structure, bait and fish – right from the plotter screen. For even greater clarity, users can add to their onboard system by purchasing a GT24UHD-TM transducer with Ultra-High Definition scanning sonar – CHIRP traditional and ClearVü – to target and identify a wider array of fish in vivid color schemes.

Must-have mapping for boating and fishing

Thanks to the preloaded BlueChart^® g3 coastal charts or LakeVü g3 inland maps with Navionics data, users can more efficiently pinpoint the perfect honey hole or navigate to their next destination with enhanced situational awareness. For advanced mapping features, daily chart updates and more, ECHOMAP UHD2 plotters can upgrade to the new Garmin Navionics+^™ cartography. In addition to a host of detail-rich No. 1 marine mapping¹ content at their fingertips, and the ability to track up to 5,000 waypoints, the ECHOMAP UHD2 series provides impressively fast and smooth chart redraw speeds to ensure anglers are poised and ready for their next cast. Users can also access the ActiveCaptain^® community for local knowledge and information and seamlessly update and upgrade their charts through the ActiveCaptain app.

Refreshed hardware and design

By incorporating style elements from legacy Garmin ECHOMAP UHD chartplotters, this UHD2 series debuts an attractive hardware redesign to serve the needs of the modern angler while maintaining a clean and classic keyed interface. To weather a range of conditions on the water, ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotters feature a bright, sunlight-readable display, as well as Garmin’s latest user interface and graphics for more intuitive handling and control.

The ECHOMAP UHD2 series is available now with suggested retail prices ranging from $399.99 to $649.99. Visit Garmin.com to learn more about the full ECHOMAP UHD2 keyed chartplotter series and compatible accessories.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the seventh consecutive year, Garmin was recently named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Other Garmin marine brands include Fusion^® and Navionics^®. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminfishhunt on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog.

¹ Based on 2021 reported sales.
² Garmin Navionics+ cartography sold separately

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Navionics, Fusion, BlueChart and ActiveCaptain are registered trademarks and LiveScope, ECHOMAP, LakeVü and Garmin Navionics+ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Riley Swickard

media.relations@garmin.com

Source: Garmin International, Inc.

FAQ

What is the ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series from Garmin?

The ECHOMAP UHD2 series is a new line of chartplotters featuring advanced sonar technology, wireless networking, and user-friendly controls for anglers.

What are the prices for the new Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotters?

The suggested retail prices for the ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotters range from $399.99 to $649.99.

When was the ECHOMAP UHD2 series launched?

The ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series was announced on May 3, 2022.

What features does the ECHOMAP UHD2 include?

The ECHOMAP UHD2 includes 500W sonar power, built-in Wi-Fi for data sharing, and support for Garmin Navionics+ cartography.

How can users share data on the ECHOMAP UHD2?

Users can wirelessly share sonar and user data, such as waypoints and routes, between two ECHOMAP UHD2 units.