Simrad NSS16 evo3S Chartplotter/Fishfinder MFD

The NSS16 evo3S is the display-only counterpart to the Halo20+ radar bundle in the same Simrad line — same 1kW dual-channel CHIRP and Active Imaging sonar engine, but scaled up to a 16-inch Full HD screen for helms where a single large display replaces what would otherwise be two smaller units side by side.

Key Features

- 16″ SolarMAX IPS display at 1920×1080 Full HD — enough screen real estate to run chart, sonar, and radar panels simultaneously without any of them feeling cramped.
- iMX 8 quad-core processor — the same processing platform Simrad uses across its evo3 line, built to keep multiple simultaneous panels responsive.
- 1kW dual-channel CHIRP with Active Imaging and ForwardScan — matches the sonar capability of the smaller NSS9 evo3S bundle, just without a radar included.
- Bluetooth alongside dual Ethernet and NMEA 2000/J1939 — pairs with a wireless headset or accessory in addition to standard marine networking.
- Ships with no transducer — this is a display-and-processor unit; sonar transducer and any radar dome are separate purchases.

Who This Is For

Fits boaters who want the largest practical single-display helm and are building their sonar/radar setup with specific transducer and radar choices rather than accepting a bundle. It’s not the right fit if you want radar included out of the box — the NSS9 evo3S Halo20+ bundle handles that in one purchase, at a smaller screen size.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatible: NMEA 2000 and J1939 engine bus devices, additional Simrad displays over dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth accessories, and Simrad-compatible transducers and radar domes including the HALO series (sold separately). No transducer is included, so sonar functions need a compatible unit connected before this reads anything.

Technical Specifications

- Display: 16″ SolarMAX IPS, 1920×1080 Full HD
- Processor: iMX 8 quad-core
- Sonar: 1kW dual-channel CHIRP, Active Imaging, ForwardScan-ready
- Transducer: Not included
- Networking: 2x Ethernet, NMEA 2000, J1939, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Warranty & Support

Covered by Simrad’s 2-year standard warranty, plus 5 years of upgrade support from the manufacturer.

Against the NSS9 evo3S Halo20+ bundle, the trade is screen size and build-your-own flexibility versus an included radar and lower up-front shopping decisions. If you already know your transducer and radar preferences, the NSS16’s bare display lets you choose rather than accept a pre-matched bundle.