Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 1000X

Shimano Complex XR, 2500 HG, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 21CMXXR2500F6H
Shimano Complex XR
Spinning
89.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €215.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/100
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-100
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
57.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €67.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) and total score (8.92 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Complex XR and Daiwa 20 Fuego LT?

Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX

  • 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 1000X

  • Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency