Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X vs Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX

Mitchell 308 PRO

Spinning

50.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag6.4kg / 14,11lbs

Weight239g / 8.43oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €56.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Shimano 20 Stella

Spinning

84.10 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight670g / 23.63oz

Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch

Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €895.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size18000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX clearly outshines Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs). While Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Mitchell 308 PRO and Shimano 20 Stella?

Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X

With a score like 8.41 out of 10 (239g / 8,43oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques