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Simrad
Simrad NSX 3009
$1449
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Simrad NSX 3009 vs Raymarine Axiom+ 9
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Raymarine Axiom+ 9 is cheaper at $1299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Raymarine
Raymarine Axiom+ 9
$1299.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Simrad NSX 3009 or Raymarine Axiom+ 9?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Raymarine Axiom+ 9 is the cheaper at $1299.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Simrad NSX 3009 | Raymarine Axiom+ 9 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1449 | $1299.99 |
| Brand | Simrad | Raymarine |
| Released | — | — |
| Display size (in) | 9 | 9 |
| Resolution px | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Sonar builtin | Single-channel CHIRP sonar port supporting HDI and Active Imaging transducers (transducer sold separately) | None built-in — chartplotter only; adding fishfinding requires an external sonar module and transducer via the 25-pin RealVision-type connector |
| Chirp frequencies (kHz) | 50/200 base CHIRP port rating (HDI/Active Imaging transducers add higher frequencies) | — |
| Gps type | Internal GPS, 32-channel, 10 Hz, 3 m horizontal accuracy | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, internal ceramic chip antenna, SBAS (WAAS in the US) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Networking | Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 1 Ethernet port, NMEA 2000 (Micro-C), 1 USB, microSD | RayNet Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), NMEA 2000 (DeviceNet), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB Micro-B, microSDXC |
| Preloaded charts | C-MAP DISCOVER X | None on base SKU E70636; LightHouse Charts North America on SKU E70636-00-102 |
Sources — Simrad NSX 3009: simrad-yachting.com (verified 2026-08-01). Raymarine Axiom+ 9: raymarine.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Simrad NSX 3009 and Raymarine Axiom+ 9?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sonar builtin: Simrad NSX 3009 Single-channel CHIRP sonar port supporting HDI and Active Imaging transducers (transducer sold separately) vs Raymarine Axiom+ 9 None built-in — chartplotter only; adding fishfinding requires an external sonar module and transducer via the 25-pin RealVision-type connector
- Gps type: Simrad NSX 3009 Internal GPS, 32-channel, 10 Hz, 3 m horizontal accuracy vs Raymarine Axiom+ 9 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, internal ceramic chip antenna, SBAS (WAAS in the US)
- Networking: Simrad NSX 3009 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 1 Ethernet port, NMEA 2000 (Micro-C), 1 USB, microSD vs Raymarine Axiom+ 9 RayNet Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), NMEA 2000 (DeviceNet), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB Micro-B, microSDXC
- Preloaded charts: Simrad NSX 3009 C-MAP DISCOVER X vs Raymarine Axiom+ 9 None on base SKU E70636; LightHouse Charts North America on SKU E70636-00-102