The units that run it
| Family | Models that work | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota X Series | All 5 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird APEX | All 3 | software 5.060 or later |
| Humminbird SOLIX G3 | All 3 | software 5.060 or later |
| Humminbird XPLORE legacy | All 3 | Nothing extra |
MEGA Live 2 sells for $1,399.99 at Minn Kota (checked Oct 31, 2026).
If you own a HELIX
MEGA Live 2 is out, but the first-generation Humminbird MEGA Live works with HELIX G3N (8 to 12 inch) and G4N (7 to 15 inch) models that have MEGA Side Imaging or MEGA Down Imaging, through the AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter. Every first-generation pairing:
| Family | Models that work | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota X Series | All 5 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird APEX | All 3 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird SOLIX G3 | All 3 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird SOLIX G2 legacy | All 6 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird SOLIX legacy | All 9 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird XPLORE legacy | All 3 | Nothing extra |
| Humminbird HELIX G4N | 13 of 18 | AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter |
| Humminbird HELIX G3N legacy | 8 of 15 | AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter |
Software versions
APEX and SOLIX G3 need software 5.060 or later for MEGA Live 2, and an existing TargetLock needs TargetLock software 1.180 or later. Update the fish finder before you install the transducer.
Other brands
MEGA Live runs only on Humminbird and Minn Kota units. Garmin and Lowrance displays are not on either list: see the cross-brand answers.
In this guide
- Humminbird MEGA Live 2: what works with it, model by model
- Humminbird MEGA Live: what works with it, model by model
- Humminbird HELIX G4N: every model and what works with each
Questions
Is MEGA Live 2 compatible with HELIX?
No. Humminbird states that MEGA Live 2 is not compatible with any HELIX. First-generation MEGA Live works with some HELIX G3N and G4N MEGA SI or MEGA DI models through the AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter.
Does MEGA Live 2 work with SOLIX?
Only SOLIX G3, on software 5.060 or later. Humminbird lists SOLIX G1 and G2 as not compatible.
Does MEGA Live 2 work with APEX?
Yes, on APEX software 5.060 or later.
Answered from the sources below and the data on each product page. How we compare.