Shimano Sienna 1000X vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX

Shimano Sienna

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.62 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €27.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/140

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ

Spinning

64.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SHGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX clearly outshines Shimano Sienna 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Shimano Sienna 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.