Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX vs Shimano Sahara FJ 4000X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 24 Certate SW

Seafishing

84.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.91 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight345g / 12.17oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €509.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

47.70 out of 100

Value for money2 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €71.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ 4000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and total score (8.43 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara FJ 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.