Garmin GNX 120 Marine Instrument - 7"
Garmin GNX 120 Marine Instrument - 7" — Product description
Imagine slicing through choppy waters during a competitive regatta, where every knot of wind speed and heel angle counts. The Garmin GNX 120 steps in as your unwavering cockpit companion, delivering crystal-clear data that empowers split-second decisions. This 7-inch powerhouse redefines marine instrumentation for dedicated sailors, blending rugged durability with intuitive customization to elevate your on-water performance.
Why Serious Sailors Choose the GNX 120
Crafted for those who live for the thrill of offshore passages and tactical racing, the GNX 120 stands out with its glass-bonded LCD that eliminates fogging even in the harshest marine environments. Its oversized 2-inch digits—the largest in their class—shine boldly against a high-contrast background, ensuring readability from across the deck whether under blazing sun or starry nights. Reflective Ultra-Glow technology bounces ambient light for vibrant visibility, while multiple backlight options let you dial in the perfect glow for any condition.
Versatile Display Modes for Every Scenario
Tailor the interface to match your sailing style with five flexible configurations: single-field focus for speed checks, dual or triple layouts for multitasking wind and depth monitoring, or Gauge and Graph modes to visualize trends like true wind angle or boat speed over ground. Access over 50 parameters via NMEA 2000, from apparent wind to tidal set, all without cluttering your view.
- Hands-Free Operation: Auto-scroll cycles through screens effortlessly during long watches.
- Power Efficiency: Sips just 0.36W daytime (no backlight) or 0.4W nighttime, ideal for battery-powered adventures far from shore power.
- Custom Profiles: Save personalized setups for racing, cruising, or training sessions.
Seamless Integration in Your Sailing Ecosystem
Plug into the Garmin sailing network for effortless data sharing across chartplotters, wind sensors, and mobiles. It pairs with third-party tactician software like Expedition or Adrena via NMEA gateways, pulling in layline predictions and polar data directly to the display. The optional GNX keypad extends control to the helm, perfect for shorthanded crews.
Installation and Mounting Flexibility
Setting up is straightforward with capacitive touch buttons or the remote keypad. Achieve that sleek "glass mast" aesthetic using carbon fiber brackets for 2-, 3-, or 4-unit stacks at the mast base or companionway. Flush mounting hardware ensures a low-profile fit, while IPX7 water resistance and a wide temperature range (-15°C to 70°C) handle extreme conditions.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 150 x 83 mm (6" x 3.27") |
| Display Type | Inverted LCD, monochrome, glass-bonded |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| NMEA 2000 Certified | Yes |
| NMEA 0183 Compatible | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Flush, surface, mast brackets |
| Temperature Range | From -15°C to 70°C (5°F to 158°F) |
| Power Draw | 0.36W (day); 0.4W (night) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 181 x 115 x 17 mm (7.12" x 4.53" x 0.67") |
What's Included for Quick Setup
- GNX 120 marine instrument
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Comprehensive documentation
Whether upgrading from legacy analog gauges or building a modern network, the GNX 120 delivers reliability that sailors trust for race wins and safe passages alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of data can the Garmin GNX 120 display?
It shows over 50 marine parameters including wind speed and direction, boat speed, depth, heel angle, and more via NMEA 2000 connectivity.
Is the GNX 120 suitable for racing sailboats?
Absolutely—its large digits, customizable profiles, and integration with tactician software make it a favorite for competitive racing.
How does the display handle bright sunlight?
Reflective Ultra-Glow technology and high-contrast digits ensure excellent visibility, with options for white or color readouts.
What power source does it use?
Powers from the NMEA 2000 bus at 9-16V, with ultra-low consumption for extended off-grid sailing.
Can multiple GNX 120 units be mounted together?
Yes, optional carbon fiber mast brackets support 2, 3, or 4-unit configurations for a clean glass-mast setup.
Does it work with non-Garmin sensors?
NMEA 2000 compatibility allows integration with a wide range of third-party sensors and software.
Is the display fog-proof?
The glass-bonded LCD prevents fogging, maintaining clarity in humid or temperature-fluctuating conditions.
GNX 120 Marine Instrument - 7"
Garmin's GNX 120 is a premium sailing instrument display designed for serious sailors who demand quality, precision and total integration. The GNX 120 is a high-precision glass-bonded 7" large format instrument which offers superior readability day and night. Low power consuming, high-contrast, high-visibility LCD display with largest in class white or color digits. Fully customizable profiles and five display configurations: single, dual and triple function, plus Gauge and Graph modes, to display over 50 important marine parameters for wind, sea and vessel conditions. The optional GNX keypad offers additional control for the GNX 120 from a distance with a push-button keypad interface that can be mounted near the helm.
Features:
- Large easy-to-read digits - Bold, easy-to-read digits are the largest digits in class providing the data necessary to make confident decisions
- Reflective Ultra-Glow Technology - Display reflects the sunlight resulting in vibrant, glowing digits
- GNX Keypad - Optional GNX Keypad offers additional control of the GNX 120 from a distance with a push-button keypad interface that can be mounted near the helm
- Easy Expandability/Scalability - Mount multiple displays above the companionway or at the base of the mast using optional mast brackets
- 2, 3 and 4 Unit Mast Brackets - Flat mount GNX 120 displays for a beautiful glass mast look using optional carbon fiber mast brackets
- Functionality - Easy to set up, calibrate and use thanks to the on-unit capacitive touch buttons or fixed-mount GNX Keypad (sold separately)
- Glass-Bonded Display - High-precision back lit glass-bonded LCD display avoids fogging
- NMEA 2000 - Displays over 50 marine and boat parameters for wind, sea, and vessel conditions from the NMEA 2000 bus
- Integrated Sailing Eco-Eystem - Allows seamless sharing of sailing data between Garmin devices
- 3rd Pary Software Compatability - 10 Channels to display information from tactical Navigation SW like Expedition, Adrena and SeaTrack
- Visibility - Large, easy-to-read white or color digits on black background for high contrast and high visibility in all lighting
conditions - Multiple Backlight Colors - Tailor display for optimum viewing choosing from 7 different backlight colors, or create a custom color
- Auto-Scroll - Enable auto-scroll to automatically cycle between screens for hands-free operation
- Low Power Consumption - Spend more time on the water - consumes only 0.36 W (day - no backlight) and 0.4 W (night - mid-level backlight),
which allows for peaceful, long-range sailing without running the motor or generator - Fully Customizable User-Profiles - Fully customizable user-profiles allow you to configure screen layout to your preferred setting
- Display Configurations - Five display configurations: single, dual and triple function, plus Gauge and Graph modes
In The Box
- GNX 120
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Documentation
Garmin GNX™ 120 7-inch Large Format Marine Instrument
Model: 010-01395-00UPC: 753759127053
Designed for serious sailors who demand quality, precision and total integration, this high-precision glass-bonded 7-inch large format instrument creates a beautiful ?glass mast? display with superior readability day and night. It allows seamless sharing of sailing data between Garmin devices and is controlled from a compatible GNX keypad. It is easy to set up, calibrate and use.
Superior Readability
Enjoy superior readability in all conditions, day and night . Options for white or color 2-inch (51 mm) digits — the largest in class — allow you to adjust for most preferred visibility setting for any lighting condition. The GNX 120 provides a flush mount glass mast look, and its glass-bonded high-contrast monochrome LCD display avoids fogging. Low power consumption of 0.36 W daylight with no backlight and 0.4 W nighttime with mid-level backlight preserves your batteries.
Customize Your Profile
Fully customizable user profiles allow you to configure the screen layout to your preferred setting. Five display configurations are available: single, dual and triple function, plus Gauge and Graph modes, to display data for more than 50 important marine parameters for wind, sea and vessel conditions. Display data from Expedition software on the instrument using a Actisence NGT-1 N2K USB or GND 10 (not required). Adrena and SmartSkipper information can also be displayed using the GND 10.
| Display Size | 150 x 83 mm (6'' x 3.27'') |
| Display Type | Inverted LCD, monochrome |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| NMEA 2000® certified | Yes |
| NMEA 0183 compatible | Yes |
| Mounting options | Flush |
| Glass bonded display | Yes |
| Temperature range | From 5° to 158°F (from -15° to 70°C) |
| Auto-on | Yes |
| User profiles | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 9-16 V (from NMEA 2000) |
| Input Draw | 0.36 W (day); 0.4 W (night) |
| Dimensions | 181 x 115 x 17 mm (7.12'' x 4.53'' x .67'') |
What's in the Box:
- GNX 120
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000® T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Documentation
SKU: NVN-56208
MPN: 010-01395-00
UPC: 753759127053
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GNX 120 Marine Instrument - 7" |
| SKU / MFR# | 56208 |
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