Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX

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Shimano 21 Sustain, 2500 FJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SA2500FJ
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
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 6000 HG , left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG6000SWAHG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
61.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.71 out of 10
Ergonomics5.75 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight455g / 16.05oz
Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €212.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5:3:1) and line retrieve per crank (78 centimeter / 30.71 inch). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX 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.

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

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 FJX

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5:3:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • 6.14 out of 10 (78 centimeter / 30.71 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX

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