Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX vs Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

90.40 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5:3:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank78 centimeter / 30.71 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €209.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 FJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 240/2.4

Mitchell MX2 Spinning

Spinning

3000x

63.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.14 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag7.4kg / 16,31lbs

Weight258g / 9.1oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €29.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.31/125

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX clearly outshines Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs). While Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.