The Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3 is a compact GPS and fishfinder package with a 5-inch TFT display, Dual Spectrum CHIRP, AutoChart Live, Humminbird Basemap, and an included XNT 9 HW T transom-mount transducer. Its keypad control keeps operation simple, while the small housing suits freshwater fishing boats, compact consoles, and anglers who want a straightforward chartplotter and sonar combination.

Key Features

- 5-inch TFT 256-color display – Fits compact consoles while providing a dedicated GPS and sonar screen.
- 800 x 480 resolution – Displays essential mapping and fishfinding information in a small housing.
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP and AutoChart Live – Provides conventional fishfinding and user-created mapping functions.
- XNT 9 HW T transom-mount transducer included – Provides the sonar hardware required for the package.
- Keypad control – Allows physical operation in wet conditions or when gloves make touch control inconvenient.

Who Is This For?

This model suits small freshwater fishing boats, aluminum boats, kayaks with a suitable mounting setup, and anglers who want a compact complete package. The included transducer and Basemap make it suitable for a basic new installation.

It is not ideal for offshore navigation, large connected marine electronics systems, or anglers who need Side Imaging or Down Imaging. The supplied sonar specification lists Dual Spectrum CHIRP only.

Compatibility

Confirmed components include the XNT 9 HW T transom-mount transducer, Humminbird Basemap, AutoChart Live, Dual Spectrum CHIRP, and keypad control. The supplied information does not identify NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, or third-party chartplotter compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided; treat this as a compact Humminbird GPS and sonar package.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: Humminbird
- Model: HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3, 411660-1
- Display: 5-inch TFT 256-color display
- Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
- Built-in sonar: Dual Spectrum CHIRP and AutoChart Live
- Transducer: XNT 9 HW T transom mount included
- Preloaded charts: Humminbird Basemap
- Interface: Keypad control
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- Origin: Designed and made in the USA

Warranty & Support

Humminbird provides a 1-year limited warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3 is the simple complete freshwater option in this group, with the display, GPS mapping, CHIRP sonar, and transducer included. Its keypad and 5-inch size make it easy to fit on a small boat, but it lacks the scanning sonar and networking scope of the Garmin sv and Simrad NSX models. Choose it for basic inland fishing and mapping rather than a larger marine electronics system.