Garmin USB Cable f/GPSMAP 8400/8600
Best connectivity solution for marine navigators integrating PCs with chartplotters.
Connect your Garmin GPSMAP 8400 or 8600 series chartplotter to a computer with this 15-foot USB cable. When paired with a compatible HDMI cable (sold separately), it creates a water-resistant and secure link. This allows you to control your computer directly from the chartplotter screen, including using the on-screen keyboard. It's compatible with Apple devices and Windows 7, 8, or 10 computers, offering a seamless integration for advanced marine navigation setups.
$53.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
597
/ 2664
#597 in Storage & Data Transfer Cables
Price vs Category Average
-2%
Below average
Length
15
/ feet
Who it's for
- Owners seeking guaranteed connectivity for their GPSMAP series
- Boaters needing durable equipment for harsh marine environments
- Users performing critical firmware updates and system maintenance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring generic, lower-cost alternatives
- Multi-device users wanting a versatile, universal cable
- Mariners requiring immediate, local replacement options
Performance breakdown
Marine Durability
Water-resistant design ensures reliable performance in harsh, salt-heavy marine environments.
Integration Seamlessness
Direct touch control turns your chartplotter into a functional computer monitor.
Cable Reach
Fifteen feet of length provides ample flexibility for complex console installations.
System Compatibility
Broad support for Windows and Apple devices simplifies multi-platform navigation setups.
Data Reliability
Active cable technology maintains a secure, stable link for critical navigation.
Installation Complexity
Requires an additional HDMI cable, adding a step to the setup.
Key Specs
Length
15 feet
Cable Type
USB Cable
End A Connector
USB
End B Connector
HDMI (requires compatible HDMI cable)
Compatibility
GPSMAP 8400/8600 Series, Apple, Windows 7/8/10
Weight
0.45 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number
010-12390-10
UPC
753759143091
Features
- Enables touch control of connected PC
- Water resistant connection
- Secure data link
- Operate computer via chartplotter screen
- Facilitates computer interaction
- 15-foot cable length
- For GPSMAP 8400/8600 Series
What customers say
Users highly value this proprietary Garmin USB cable for its essential role in maintaining the high-end GPSMAP 8400/8600 series. The core theme is reliability; the cable ensures flawless data transfer and updates, offering guaranteed compatibility that third party options lack. Reviewers confirm its robust construction and perfect fit support optimal performance in demanding marine settings. While customers acknowledge the cable functions exactly as expected, upholding Garmin's premium quality, the primary friction point is the high cost. Despite this necessary investment for system integrity, the guaranteed performance outweighs the price sensitivity, resulting in pragmatic satisfaction.
Know before you buy
Yes. Once connected, the cable enables touch control, allowing you to operate your computer and use the on-screen keyboard directly from your chartplotter display.
Yes, it is compatible with Apple devices as well as Windows 7, 8, and 10 operating systems.
Yes, you will need a compatible HDMI cable, which is sold separately, to complete the video and data link between your computer and the chartplotter.
Yes, the cable is designed to provide a water-resistant and secure connection, making it ideal for marine navigation setups where exposure to moisture is a factor.
The cable is 15 feet long, which provides ample length for most standard marine console installations between your chartplotter and computer hardware.
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