Humminbird APEX 16 VX MSI+ Chartplotter/Fishfinder w/o Transducer

The Humminbird APEX 16 VX MSI+ CHO provides a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen with Cross Touch control, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP. No transducer is included, so this control-head-only package suits an existing Humminbird system or a custom installation. Dual Ethernet, NMEA 2000, HDMI input/output, WiFi, and Bluetooth support a connected fishing helm.

Key Features

- 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen – Provides a large workspace for charts, sonar, and multi-panel fishing data.
- 1920 x 1080 resolution – Shows detailed mapping and sonar information across the display.
- MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP – Supports side, downward, and conventional fishfinding with suitable hardware.
- Cross Touch touchscreen and keypad – Provides flexible physical and touch control at the helm.
- Dual Ethernet, NMEA 2000, HDMI input/output, WiFi, and Bluetooth – Provides network, video, and wireless expansion options.

Who Is This For?

This model suits large fishing boats, offshore sportfishers, tournament rigs, and Humminbird owners replacing a control head while retaining or separately selecting a transducer. Its 15.6-inch Full HD screen is useful when charts and sonar remain visible together.

It is not ideal for a compact console or buyers seeking a complete fishfinder bundle. The transducer is not included, so compatibility and installation planning remain with the buyer.

Compatibility

Confirmed features include MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP, Cross Touch control, dual Ethernet, NMEA 2000, HDMI input/output, WiFi, and Bluetooth. The supplied information does not identify a specific compatible transducer, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, or third-party chartplotter system. No named incompatible system was provided; verify Humminbird sonar and network requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: Humminbird
- Model: APEX 16 MSI+ CHO, 411490-1CHO
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Built-in sonar: MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP
- Transducer: Not included
- Interface: Cross Touch touchscreen and keypad
- Networking: Dual Ethernet, NMEA 2000, HDMI input/output, WiFi, Bluetooth
- Warranty: 2-year limited warranty
- Origin: Designed and made in the USA

Warranty & Support

Humminbird provides a 2-year limited warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The APEX 16 CHO is the display-only alternative to the bundled APEX 16 MSI+, retaining the 15.6-inch Full HD screen, Cross Touch control, advanced MEGA imaging, and broad networking. It gives more flexibility for an existing transducer or custom sonar installation, but it is not ready for sonar use without additional hardware. Choose the bundle for a complete system; choose the CHO version for a planned upgrade.