Penn Battle III 3000X vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX

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

Penn Battle III

Spinning

72.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.73 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs

Weight330g / 11.64oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €96.10
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Daiwa 21 Certate SW

Seafishing

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.52 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight615g / 21.69oz

Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €585.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 3000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (615g / 21,69oz) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Penn Battle III 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.