Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX vs Shimano 19 Stella 30000X

Shimano 19 Stella, 8000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW8000PGC
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
Shimano 19 Stella, 30000, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW30000C
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
61.40 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
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €959.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.62/400

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and total score (8.81 out of 10). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X 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 Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano 19 Stella?

Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover
  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish