Penn Battle III 6000X vs Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX

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

Penn Battle III

Spinning

67.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.81 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.6:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight590g / 20.81oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €113.30
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/310

Shimano Spheros SW A

Seafishing

49.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.97 out of 10

Ergonomics5.76 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight445g / 15.7oz

Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €144.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 6000X clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch) and gear ratio (5.6:1). While Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Battle III 6000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Shimano Spheros SW A?

Penn Battle III 6000X

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.8 out of 10 (5.6:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
A high retrieve rate of 9.9 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly