Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX vs Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX

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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 Complex XR

Spinning

89.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.0:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/100

Conclusion

Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.0:1) and line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch). While Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LC-Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.