Penn Battle III 2000X vs Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX

Penn Battle III, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII2000, 1518030
Penn Battle III
Spinning
74.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4.5kg / 9,92lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.20/220
Shimano Sedona FJ, 4000FJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SE4000FJ
Shimano Sedona FJ
Spinning
46.10 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.03 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €60.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000FJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 2000X clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and total score (7.44 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Battle III 2000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Shimano Sedona FJ?

Penn Battle III 2000X

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups