Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX vs Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
56.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €74.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
Spinning
29.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 DH
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in weight (180g / 6,35oz) and ergonomics (6.4 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R?
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- With a score like 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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