Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX vs Shimano Aero BB 4000X

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

Penn Squall II Conventional

Multireels

55.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics5.89 out of 10

Gear ratio6:1:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight545g / 19.22oz

Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €169.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40 LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Shimano Aero BB

Spinning

39.80 out of 100

Value for money2 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.03 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

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~ €61.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX clearly outshines Shimano Aero BB 4000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (5.55 out of 10). While Shimano Aero BB 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Shimano Aero BB?

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX

Solid value at €169.70, reliable and great performance, it’s a smart choice for a variety of multireels fishing needs

Shimano Aero BB 4000X

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt