Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX vs Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX

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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 Torium

Multireels

64.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.56 out of 10

Ergonomics5.8 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight600g / 21.16oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €168.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size16HGAL
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 8000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and gear ratio (4.9:1). While Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX 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 Torium?

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 Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (600g / 21,16oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (3 S-ARB + 1RB), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load