Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

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 NINJA LT

Spinning

65.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €57.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.72 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX 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 23 NINJA LT?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), 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