It carries the same 16-inch HD IPS touchscreen and recessed-mount form factor as the sonar-equipped 1623xsv, and the same core navigation software and usability found across Garmin's chartplotter lineup, in a more compact and typically more affordable package than the larger 8000/9000-series glass-bridge units. A straightforward, dedicated chartplotter well suited to boats where flush recessed mounting fits the helm layout better than a glass-bridge installation, or where sonar isn't a requirement for this particular display. Dropping the built-in sonar hardware also brings the price down relative to the 1623xsv, making this the more budget-conscious choice for anyone building a multi-display networked helm where sonar duty is already covered by another unit on the network. As with the sonar-equipped variant, its recessed-mount design suits replacing an existing pre-cut helm opening from an earlier generation of Garmin chartplotter.