Shimano 19 Stella 20000 PGX vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX

Shimano 19 Stella, 20000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW20000PGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
71.60 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €895.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/350
Shimano 20 Stella, 5000 HG, SWC, left and right hand, Salzwasser Angelrolle, Front Drag, STLSW5000HGC
Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
93.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €733.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.7:1) and total score (9.36 out of 10). While Shimano 19 Stella 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano 20 Stella?

Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups