Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

75.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €198.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

58.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.78 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight710g / 25.04oz

Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €234.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size14000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/240

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX edges out Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.1:1) and the weight (170g / 6oz). Still, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.78 out of 10 and a maximum drag of 15kg / 33,07lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.