Daiwa BG 4500X vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R

Daiwa BG

Spinning

55.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.83 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight625g / 22.05oz

Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €117.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320

Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R

Spinning

37.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight335g / 11.82oz

Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000 SS DH HG
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130

Conclusion

Daiwa BG 4500X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, offering significantly better performance in durability (7.83 out of 10) and total score (5.58 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG 4500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.