Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX vs Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW

Seafishing

86.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €577.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size10000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

65.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.69 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano Sahara FJ?

Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X

Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles