Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

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 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

67.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €77.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X edges out Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (8.72 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 87 centimeter / 34.25 inch and a weight of 240g / 8,47oz, 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 LEGALIS LT?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

With a score like 8.4 out of 10 (240g / 8,47oz), 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