Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX

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

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

86.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.4:1

Maximum drag22kg / 48.5lbs

Weight935g / 32.98oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €299.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/350

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

69.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT2500-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (7). Still, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 87 centimeter / 34.25 inch and a weight of 230g / 8,11oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX

With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish