Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT
Spinning
65.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €69.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
Spinning
29.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 DH
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (235g / 8,29oz). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Exceler LT and Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R?
Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.43 out of 10 (235g / 8,29oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
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