The GPSMAP® 9024 is the massive 24-inch entry in Garmin’s flagship 9000 series. It is the industry’s first integrated 4K resolution touchscreen chartplotter, designed to serve as the primary hub for high-end glass bridge installations. This “90” series variant is specifically packaged for global mariners or those who prefer to add customized regional charts later.

Key Features & Hardware

• Industry-First 4K 24-inch Display: A 3840 x 2160 pixel IPS touchscreen provides a cinematic, edge-to-edge glass look. The IPS technology ensures the screen is sunlight-readable and remains clear even when viewed at extreme angles with polarized sunglasses.

• 7x Faster Processing: This unit features a massive leap in hardware power, offering seven times the speed of previous Garmin flagship generations. This results in nearly instant chart redrawing and ultra-fast route calculations.

• Garmin BlueNet™ Networking: Optimized for high-speed gigabit networking, BlueNet provides 10x faster data transfer than previous Garmin networks. This is crucial for syncing multiple 4K displays, high-def radar, and sonar modules with zero lag.

• Luxury Glass Helm Design: Specifically engineered for flush or flat mounting, allowing multiple units to be placed side-by-side for a seamless, modern cockpit aesthetic.

Navigation & Charting

• Worldwide Basemap: This model comes preloaded with a general global map. It is intended for users who plan to purchase specific Garmin Navionics+™ or Vision+™ cards for their local regions.

• GPS 24xd Included: Despite the high-end display, it includes the GPS 24xd external antenna/receiver. This ensures that even when flush-mounted in a heavy console, you maintain a 10 Hz multi-band signal (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou).

• Smart Performance: Supports Auto Guidance+™ technology (requires optional chart subscription) to suggest the best paths through complex channels and obstacles.

Integration & Video

• Advanced Video Distribution: Features HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support, allowing you to stream encrypted 4K video from entertainment systems or cameras to multiple screens across the vessel.

• OneHelm™ Integration: Centralizes control for third-party systems like lighting, digital switching, stabilization, and engine data (via J1939 and NMEA 2000®).

• Full Sonar Support: While it requires an external black box (GSD™ or GCV™ series), the 4K display allows for unprecedented detail in LiveScope™, ClearVü™, and SideVü™ imaging.

Comparison: 9024 vs. 9224

• Mapping: The 9024 features a Worldwide Basemap, whereas the 9224 comes preloaded with detailed Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland charts for North America.

• Target User: The 9024 is the preferred choice for international vessels or those who already own regional map cards and don’t need the pre-bundled North American charts.