Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 6000 HGX vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX

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Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C, 6000 HG, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPSW6000HGC
Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C
Seafishing
69.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.79 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight425g / 14.99oz
Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €435.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190
Shimano 20 Stella, 5000 HG, SWC, left and right hand, Salzwasser Angelrolle, Front Drag, STLSW5000HGC
Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
93.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €733.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX clearly outshines Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 6000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and gear ratio (5.7:1). While Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 6000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C and Shimano 20 Stella?

Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.2 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly