Product Comparison: Humminbird 899ci (409150-1) vs Humminbird Helix 7 (409850-1)
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General Specifications
Brand
Humminbird
Humminbird
Origin
USA
USA
Model
899ci (409150-1)
Helix 7 (409850-1)
About the Product
The 899ci HD SI Combo features a super bright LED backlit 7" display. This wide screen 800H x 480V, 16:9 Color provides bright, crystal-clear images for easy viewing in harsh sunlight.
Put every available weapon at your disposal. Make the Humminbird HELIX 7 SI GPS your underwater eyes and navigation guide, and you'll always have a clear and complete picture of what's going on.
Key Specs
Standard Sonar
Side Imaging, Down Imaging, DualBeam PLUS
DualBeam PLUS, Side Imaging, Down Imaging, CHIRP
Sonar Power Output (RMS)
1000 watts
500 watts
Sonar Power Output (Peak)
8000 watts
4000 watts
Max Depth
1500 ft.
1500 ft.
Sonar Frequency
200 kHz, 83 kHz, 455 kHz
200 kHz, 83 kHz, 455 kHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Humminbird 899ci (409150-1) HD SI Internal GPS Side Imaging Combo
- You get what you pay for. And for the price I got a good product that does the job.
- The main reason I got this was to scan rivers and post them on google maps. And it does the job really well!
- The side imaging, in my opinion, is not that big of a feature that adds too much value for the added money.
- Very disappointed with this product, it performs nothing like it was advertised.
- The unit comes with a non-HD transducer which costs another $250 to upgrade to
Humminbird Helix 7 (409850-1) SI GPS/Fishfinder with Side Imaging Sonar
- Very pleased with this unit though! I would definitely recommend this as an SI/DI unit if you're on a budget.
- The Unit is great and functions like I expected it to.
- The Downscan can display holes, weeds, drop offs, and bars with various sized symbols of fish showing where they are hanging out and at what depth.
- Works great down imaging is amazing.!
- The side imaging is essentially useless as it is a blurry mess (just like my 797).
Size & Weight
Height
13.8 in.
4.28 in.
Width
16.8 in.
7.55 in.
Depth
5 in.
2.9 in.
Weight
8.44 lbs.
5.4 lbs.
Interface
Display
7" (800х480) Color TFT display with backlight
7" (800х480) Color TFT display with backlight
Built-In Maps
Humminbird Basemap, Hummingbird Lake Master
Hummingbird Lake Master, AutoChart, AutoChart Pro, Navionics Gold/HotMaps
Control
Buttons
Buttons
Memory Features
2750 Waypoints, 45 Routes, 50 Tracks, Memory card slot
Memory card slot, 2500 Waypoints, 45 Routes, 50 Tracks
3D-Map View
Yes
No
What customers say about "Interface"
Humminbird 899ci (409150-1) HD SI Internal GPS Side Imaging Combo
- This is a nice unit and a 7" display ought to be large enough for most people.
- The base map isn't very good so I bought the Navionics + card and it worked flawlessly with this unit.
- I really enjoy the larger display on this unit. I already own a 798ci hd si 'bird and the larger screen is much appreciated.
- This graph is a compact unit with same clarity, perfect for the smaller Jon boat.
- The big color screen is nice and is easier to read.
- The only negative I have about Humminbird units is their built-in lake maps is not as complete as I would like, ie, not all lakes are there.
Humminbird Helix 7 (409850-1) SI GPS/Fishfinder with Side Imaging Sonar
- This is great unit with one problem. They don't tell you it will not take a standard lake map chip.
- The viewability of the screen is all its cracked up to be.
- Bright non-glare display even on sunny day. Big improvement over all my previous units.
- The size of the screen is good for what I wanted it for.
- The built in maps and GPS are good enough for my trips in the Florida Keys
Features
GPS Features
GPS Speed, GPS Chartplotting, GPS Trackplotting
GPS Speed, GPS Trackplotting, GPS Chartplotting
Mounting System
Gimbal or Optional In-Dash
Gimbal or Optional In-Dash
Smartphone Compatibility
Nо
Nо
Memory Card Slot
Yes
Yes
Protection
IP67 Waterproof/Submersible
IPX7
Power
10 - 20 VDC
10.8 - 20 VDC
Accessories Included
Cables, Mount
Cables, Mount, Transducer
Extras
Temperature Graph, Water Temperature, Ethernet Networking
Temperature Alarm, Sonar Recording
What customers say about "Features"
Humminbird 899ci (409150-1) HD SI Internal GPS Side Imaging Combo
- Added to my 798ciSI HD - networked and works fabulously.
- I use this fishfinder weekly. It is simple with tons of features. A little pricey but worth it.
- Everything about these units are good. Network and I pilot compatible.
- Just got my unit installed. The Head unit only has two connections power and transducer so was simple.
Humminbird Helix 7 (409850-1) SI GPS/Fishfinder with Side Imaging Sonar
- Very affordable unit that works extremely well. Mounted it on the bow of the boat and works perfectly when I'm up at trolling motor.
- Mounting is a snap. i mounted mine in such a way that i can move it to the rear of the boat while trolling.
- Nice unit. Still messing with the settings. Gps is great.
- Really like the fact that it comes with a screen cover for traveling with boat.
- Excellent product, excellent price. Easy to install. I also bought a 5" for the bow.
- Nice unit but extremely disappointed that it is not I- pilot link compatible like I was told.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year
1 year
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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