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Humminbird APEX Series

Humminbird APEX 16 Chartplotters

Compare Humminbird APEX 16 chartplotters with a 15.6-inch Full-HD display, MEGA SI+ sonar, included LakeMaster and CoastMaster VX mapping, and your choice of a transducer package or CHO configuration.

Humminbird APEX 16 Chartplotters

Shop Humminbird APEX 16 chartplotters built around a 15.6-inch Full-HD touchscreen, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar. Current APEX 16 VX options let you choose between a package with the XM 14 HW MSI T transom transducer and an APEX 16 CHO control-head-only configuration for a separately planned sonar setup.

Both current configurations include LakeMaster and CoastMaster VX mapping and support advanced marine-electronics integration. Before ordering, compare your helm space, transducer plan, mapping needs and existing network equipment. Use the products and selection tools below to choose the APEX 16 configuration that fits your installation, or browse our Humminbird fish finders and chartplotters collection for other display sizes.

Choose the Right Humminbird APEX 16 Setup

Quickly compare the key Humminbird APEX 16 decisions, including helm fit, MEGA SI+ sonar, transducer or CHO configuration, and mapping and network compatibility.

Humminbird APEX 16 With Transducer vs CHO

Compare the current Humminbird APEX 16 MEGA SI+ VX configurations to decide whether the packaged transducer or APEX 16 CHO better matches your installation plan.

APEX 16 Configuration & Best For Package Type, Key Choice & What to Verify
APEX 16 MEGA SI+ VX — With transom-mount transducer — Best for new or replacement installations requiring the packaged transducer Transducer package included with XM 14 HW MSI T. Confirm the transducer mounting location, helm fit, cable routing and complete product code before ordering. Action: View APEX 16 VX
APEX 16 MEGA SI+ VX CHO — Control Head Only / no transducer included — Best for custom sonar systems, additional displays or installations using separately selected compatible sonar hardware CHO configuration with no included transducer. Confirm the exact transducer, sonar source, connectors and network configuration before ordering. Action: View APEX 16 CHO

Choose the APEX 16 transducer package when the included sonar hardware matches your installation, or choose APEX 16 CHO only after confirming the transducer and network components planned for your system.

How to Choose the Right Humminbird APEX 16


Choosing the right Humminbird APEX 16 starts with more than screen size. Compare your helm space, MEGA SI+ sonar requirements, transducer or CHO configuration, mapping and network needs, and installation plan before selecting the APEX 16 setup that best fits your boat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should choose a Humminbird APEX 16 chartplotter?

Choose a Humminbird APEX 16 when a 15.6-inch Full-HD display fits your helm and you want its listed sonar, mapping and networking capabilities. Compare the exact transducer or CHO configuration before ordering because package contents differ.

What is the difference between Humminbird APEX 16 with transducer and CHO?

The transducer-included APEX 16 package includes the XM 14 HW MSI T transom transducer, while APEX 16 CHO is control head only and includes no transducer. Choose between them based on whether you need the packaged transducer or have another confirmed-compatible sonar plan.

Does the Humminbird APEX 16 CHO include a transducer?

No, the current Humminbird APEX 16 CHO configuration does not include a transducer. Confirm the exact transducer, connectors, sonar requirements and any networked sonar source before choosing the CHO configuration.

Which transducer comes with the Humminbird APEX 16?

The current APEX 16 MEGA SI+ VX transducer package lists the XM 14 HW MSI T transom transducer. Always confirm the exact product code and current product page before ordering because package details are configuration-specific.

How large is the Humminbird APEX 16 display?

The Humminbird APEX 16 uses a 15.6-inch Full-HD touchscreen with a listed 1920 × 1080 pixel matrix. Confirm the complete mounting footprint rather than using screen diagonal alone when planning your helm installation.

What are the Humminbird APEX 16 mounting dimensions?

Humminbird lists the standard gimbal-mounted APEX 16 at 17.65 inches wide × 11.05 inches high × 4.93 inches deep. The optional in-dash installation has different mounting dimensions, so use the correct mounting guide before cutting or modifying your helm.

Does the Humminbird APEX 16 include LakeMaster and CoastMaster maps?

Yes, current APEX 16 VX configurations list an included LakeMaster and CoastMaster map card. Verify the exact product code and the chart coverage required for your waters before ordering because mapping coverage is a separate decision from display compatibility.

Can the Humminbird APEX 16 be connected to a marine-electronics network?

Yes, current APEX 16 VX specifications support marine-electronics networking and list technologies including NMEA 2000 and One-Boat Network compatibility. Verify every connected display, sonar source, trolling motor, accessory and required cable by exact model before building the network.

Is Humminbird APEX 16 compatible with MEGA Live 2?

Yes, Humminbird currently lists MEGA Live 2 among compatible equipment for APEX 16 VX models. Confirm the required accessory hardware, networking, cables and software for your exact APEX 16 installation before purchasing additional sonar equipment.

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