Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX vs Shimano Sedona FJ 2500SFJX

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 Sedona FJ

Spinning

58.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €52.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 2500SFJX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and total score (8.43 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 2500SFJX 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.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 Certate SW and Shimano Sedona FJ?

Shimano Sedona FJ 2500SFJX

Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues