Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)

Seafishing

68.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs

Weight890g / 31.39oz

Line retireve per crank143 centimeter / 56.3 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €889.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.55/300

Daiwa 21 Certate SW

Seafishing

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.52 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight615g / 21.69oz

Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €585.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.8:1) and ball bearings (8). While Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-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 8.24 out of 10 (615g / 21,69oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
With a fast retrieve 92 centimeter / 36.22 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently