Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX vs Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX

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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 5000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG5000SWAXG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
61.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.68 out of 10
Ergonomics5.76 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight450g / 15.87oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €205.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano 19 Stella, 10000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW10000PGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
89.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/300

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Shimano 19 Stella?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX

  • Scoring 8.71 out of 10 (450g / 15,87oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
  • Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.7 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly