Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Shimano 20 Stella

Spinning

84.10 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight670g / 23.63oz

Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch

Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €895.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size18000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL edges out Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (8) and the weight (540g / 19,05oz). Still, Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 25kg / 55,12lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano 20 Stella and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
With a high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (8), this reel is built for quick line recovery