Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX

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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 2020 Saragosa SW A, 14000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG14000SWAXG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
58.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.78 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight710g / 25.04oz
Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €234.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size14000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/240

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and gear ratio (4.9:1). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX 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 2020 Saragosa SW A?

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

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX

  • Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure