Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX vs Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI

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 Sedona C2000 HG SFI

Spinning

58.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.97 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio6.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61oz

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank79cm / 31.10 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €48.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000 HGS
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.14mm-145m / 0.16mm-105m/0.18mm-80m

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX edges out Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (8) and the total score (7.52 out of 10). Still, Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 6.0:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 79cm / 31.10 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI?

Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI

6.29 out of 10 (79cm / 31.10 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques