Simrad Yachting debuts new NSS 4 delivering a sleeker, faster and smarter multifunction display
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (February 12, 2024) – Simrad Yachting, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, today introduced the NSS 4, the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad portfolio, offering an elevated design, premium performance, and enhanced control capabilities designed for cruisers and offshore sportfishing boats.
“NSS 4 is the next step in our evolution of premium multifunction displays, representing our commitment to never settling,” said Kevin Steinbraker, VP and General Manager, Digital Systems of Navico Group. “Anglers want tactile interfaces for total control in any sea conditions, they want a quick user experience, and they want all of this in a sleek, modern design that will elevate their helm. With the new NSS 4, there is no need to compromise. Our team works diligently to provide versatile solutions to anglers so that they can set new expectations out on the water.”
Available in 10, 12 and 16-inch screen sizes, the NSS 4 redefines what is possible out on the water. Whether cruising or fishing, offshore performance is significantly enhanced with the all-new Qualcomm 8-core processor, enabling smoother page transitions, faster auto-routing and, ultimately, faster boating. Users will notice a remarkable improvement when switching between apps. No lag or rendering delays, just seamless, lightning-fast transitions. The new multifunction display also features a trio of hybrid control options – touch, rotary dial, and keypad – allowing users to have total control in all conditions. An updated glass-to-edge design delivers a more premium look and feel to the helm, which continues once powered on with a streamlined interface optimized for ease of use.
The NSS 4 ushers in a new era of fishfinding capabilities with built-in dual channel 1kW CHIRP sonar and support for Active Imaging HD sonar. As an added new feature, anglers can track four sonar sources on a single display for the first time. The chart experience on the NSS 4 helps anglers find the best fishing holes with detailed C-MAP DISCOVER X and REVEAL X charts, while superior connectivity enables confident navigation with seamless radar connectivity, and support for the latest trolling motors, including Simrad RECON.
With Simrad Yachting’s latest operating system at its core, the NSS 4 offers the best in integration. Beyond seamless integration with the full Simrad suite, NSS 4 also boasts extensive support for third-party technology, including multiple IP cameras, CZone digital switching, RGBW lighting, audio, and much more. Additionally, Simrad Yachting leads the industry in Mercury integration, offering unparalleled compatibility with features like onscreen cruise control, active trim, and autopilot. Integration with other popular engine brands, such as Honda and Suzuki, is also available, with features like fuel managers and fault diagnostic tools.
The NSS 4 range starts at $2,599 USD and will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, February 12-16, 2025.
Key Features
- A trio of hybrid control options – touch, dial, and keypad – and a premium glass-edge design
- New 8-core Qualcomm processor delivering a lightning quick user experience
- Simplified operating system
- Built-in dual channel 1kW CHIRP echosounder and support for Active Imagining HD
- Compatibility with C-MAP and third-party charts
- Simrad RECON, Rhodan Trolling Motor Compatible
- Full Simrad suite compatibility, including S3100 & S5100 sonar modules, radar and more.
- Support for Mercury, CZone, SiriusXM, and more
For more information on Simrad Yachting, visit www.simrad-yachting.com.
Panbo Editors PS: Also announced today is the similar B&G Zeus SR MFD series with special features for cruising and racing under sail:
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I know this is the Simrad version, but assuming they are similar (Simrad vs B&G) does anyone know if this uses the same or similar “new” Android based operating system like on the Zeus S? Also, if I am afraid to be an early adopter in case it ends up being buggy/dysfunctional, how long do you predict the Zeus 3S will be manufactured for? I still see it on the B&G website alongside the Zeus SR. I need to make a decision in the next 2-3 months. Thanks!
so yep.
the older Linux based operating system from navico brands “NOS” had treached its limits. so a new android based one “first seen on the NSX” has taken over… whislt yep…. its buggy and doesnt have as much support of features .. it is the future. and will eventually grow.. jsut like when NOS came out with the evo2 units.
but…. we have had the NSX for a little while now…. and its had one decent update since then. i feel things have been on “go slow” a bit since the brunswick buy out.
Its a great pity that they have changed to this and I have had a 3012NSX on test since it was launched and the unit is still not ready for us to use on our vessels even with the latest updates. Its slow and gets very hot at the rear and I have sent IR shots of this to Simrad and they even exchanged the unit and it does the same. It has so many bugs that this is still on our test bench and not been put to use. Its as slow as a cart horse andafter all the updates its really a dead horse when it comes to networked system with huge N2K issues as well. Its only 12v as well and I suspect that that is why they have moved to a dual volatage system 12-24 volts. If the NSS has the same NEON software we will be steering clear of it and it can only share with NSX units and we have lost the use of Navionics Charts as well, which is a problem outside of the USA.
I really hope that they do not stop the EVO3 range as this is a great package and has all the bugs sorted out! It they do then we will move to another brand.
I know this is the Simrad version, but assuming they are similar (Simrad vs B&G) does anyone know if this uses the same or similar “new” Android based operating system like on the Zeus S? Also, if I am afraid to be an early adopter in case it ends up being buggy/dysfunctional, how long do you predict the Zeus 3S will be manufactured for? I still see it on the B&G website alongside the Zeus SR. I need to make a decision in the next 2-3 months. Thanks!
Two new chartplotters on the B&G site. There is the the new B&G ZuesSR looks like the Simrad NSS4, and the B&G Zues S Ultrawide looks like the Simrad NSX Ultrawide.
I don’t find NSX buggy anymore, it’s improved a lot lately. Most of the functionality I need is also in PLACE. NSX is slower than Evo3 and much slower than Evo3S, but Evo4 is ultra fast, it’s the fastest MFD I’ve used. Since the Neon OS is used for both Simrad and B&G top models, and we can probably expect Lowrance soon to come out with a Neon based model so all software resources will be focused on adding functionality to the Neon platform.
No surprise that NSX is a 12V model it’s replacing GO Series which is also 12V. NSS Evo4 is 12 and 24V just like all previous NSS generations.
moose, NSS Evo2 wasn’t the first NOS based model, NSS Sport was the first NOS Simrad model, the first NOS unit was Lowrance HDS.
Thanks abbor. Cant say I agree with you on the NSX as I had to live through testing this and have a full book of the issues with this unit from the outset. The heat generated at the back of the unit right next to the card reader is very worrying. I will wait and see when I test the NSS4 when it becomes available to me before making any further comments on this. Cleary you must be attaced to Navico to have been able to test a unit so soon?
I’m not sure why people compare the NSX to the Evo3S and expect the same performance. The Evo3S is a much more expensive offering. It is better to compare with the GO series. Looking at screen size the NSX is more expensive, but even the 7″ NSX has a higher resolution than the 9″ GO for about the same price.
I am curious to use an NSX (or NSS4), seeing if they really are that slow.
Evo4 is very fast, boots in 15s, Evo3S takes 50s. Booting the Neon OS is a much heavier task than booting NOS.
Thank you. Neon OS is Android, yes? Which B&G models use Neon OS?
Yes. Neon is used on the B&G Zeus S, Zeus S Ultrawide, Nemesis displays and the new Zeus SR. Probably also for the webserver in the Triton Edge and Hercules processors, as the graphics look very similar.
NSS 4 installation issue!! From templates, cutouts are NSS Evo 2/3 335 x 197mm, NSS4 is 326 x 196mm. The ramifications is that the NSS 4 needs a cutout 9mm narrower than earlier variants so not exactly direct replacement.
Are you complaining they made the unit smaller for the same screen size?
NSS4 will cover the Evo3/Evo3S cut out so it’s not a major problem that the Evo4 cut out is smaller. The Evo3/Evo3S screw holes will be outside the area covered by Evo4 so the screw holes will have to be filled.
Ben Stein got a good look at NSS 4 during the Miami show:
https://panbo.com/simrad-nss-4-a-new-simrad-flagship-chart-plotter/
I, for one, am glad to see the large multi-purpose knob, which work better than the touch screen controls also included for some tasks and/or in bumpy fast conditions.
Meanwhile, I’ve never understood why so few Garmin MFDs have hybrid interfaces like this (though they do offer remotes with knob and buttons).