Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 16IIX vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X

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Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II

Multireels

82.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1/3.1:1

Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs

Weight750g / 26.46oz

Line retireve per crank106 centimeter / 41.73 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €219.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size16II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 20/440

Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750

Spinning

47.70 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.71 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank58 centimeter / 22.83 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €32.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeQR 750
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/100

Conclusion

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 16IIX clearly outshines Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (106 centimeter / 41.73 inch). While Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 16IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II and Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750?

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 16IIX

With a high retrieve rate of 9.73 out of 10 (106 centimeter / 41.73 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.