Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X vs Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X

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

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

87.20 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 drag20kg / 44.09lbs

Weight960g / 33.86oz

Line retireve per crank113 centimeter / 44.49 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €319.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/420

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT

Spinning

59.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight255g / 8.99oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and ball bearings (7). While Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X

With a score like 8.3 out of 10 (255g / 8,99oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles