Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX

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

Daiwa Ninja LT

Spinning

65.70 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight275g / 9.7oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

86.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.4:1

Maximum drag22kg / 48.5lbs

Weight935g / 32.98oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €299.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/350

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.64 out of 10). While Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Ninja LT and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX

With a score like 8.17 out of 10 (275g / 9,7oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish