Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT

Spinning

56.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €65.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Spinning

44.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €62.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size500
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and total score (5.67 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.