Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ

Spinning

64.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SHGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank85 centimeter / 33.46 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €479.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.