Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX vs Shimano Sahara 2500 R

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-400
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €490.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Sahara 2500 R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 2500 R
Spinning
38.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.96 out of 10
Ergonomics4.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight275g / 9.70oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €47.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 R, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Sahara 2500 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT and Shimano Sahara 2500 R?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Shimano Sahara 2500 R

  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues