Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-PX vs Shimano 19 Stella 30000X

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Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)

Seafishing

85.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.45 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight665g / 23.46oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €778.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size14000-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/300

Shimano 19 Stella

Spinning

61.40 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.4:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight860g / 30.34oz

Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch

Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €959.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.62/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-PX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.8:1) and weight (665g / 23,46oz). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Shimano 19 Stella?

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-PX

With a high gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (4.8:1), this reel is built for jigging, lure work, or staying tight to fast-moving fish
Scoring 8.1 out of 10 (665g / 23,46oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain