Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X vs Shimano Sahara 2500 R

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW

Spinning

2500x

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

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 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (6.26 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW and Shimano Sahara 2500 R?

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X

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