Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX vs Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
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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 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 24 Certate SW 5000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.43 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R 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 Sahara 2500 DH R?
Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-HX
- Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
- With a weight score of 9.01 out of 10 (345g / 12,17oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
- The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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