Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X vs Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF

Spinning

38.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.54 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €22.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250

Penn Squall II Conventional

Multireels

55.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics5.89 out of 10

Gear ratio6:1:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight545g / 19.22oz

Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €169.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40 LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (5.55 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.