Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

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

Penn Slammer IV

Spinning

8500 Hsx

70.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag22.6kg / 49,82lbs

Weight870g / 30.69oz

Line retireve per crank127 centimeter / 50 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €294.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8500 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/415

Shimano Ocea Jigger

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.81 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9.9kg / 21,83lbs

Weight595g / 20.99oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €453.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000 NR PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.61/310

Conclusion

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (9) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Shimano Ocea Jigger?

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

Scoring 8.02 out of 10 (595g / 20,99oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
With a high retrieve rate of 9.5 out of 10 (9), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.