Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI

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Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT, 5000-CP, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10312-500
Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT
Feeder And Match
64.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.61 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €72.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-CP
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Sahara 500 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
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 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT and Shimano Sahara 500 FI?

Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios