Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X

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Shimano AERO XR, 4000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXR4000
Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
78.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €121.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130
Penn Sargus II Spinning, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1321597
Penn Sargus II Spinning
Spinning
2500x
64.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.05 out of 10
Gear ratio5.5:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight284g / 10.02oz
Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €71.20
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/235

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR 4000X edges out Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (7.83 out of 10) and the ball bearings (5+1). Still, Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.5:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 76 centimeter / 29.92 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Penn Sargus II Spinning?

There are not much differences between the two comparables