Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX vs Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX

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Penn Squall II Levelwind

Multireels

66.10 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.92 out of 10

Gear ratio4:9:1

Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs

Weight530g / 18.7oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €138.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 LW LC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Shimano 19 Stella

Spinning

88.10 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight625g / 22.05oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €809.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/275

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs). While Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Levelwind and Shimano 19 Stella?

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX

Scoring 8.23 out of 10 (530g / 18,7oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load