Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX

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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

65.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.72 out of 10

Ergonomics5.44 out of 10

Gear ratio5.6:1

Maximum drag16kg / 35.27lbs

Weight675g / 23.81oz

Line retireve per crank107 centimeter / 42.13 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/230

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio6:2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000 XGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 175/1.75

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6:2:1) and line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX

Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure

Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX

A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly