Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

76.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €133.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500S
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ

Spinning

64.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SHGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX edges out Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (7.63 out of 10) and the maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). Still, Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch and a gear ratio of 6.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.