Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Shimano Spheros SW A

Seafishing

59.10 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.56 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs

Weight920g / 32.45oz

Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €169.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size18000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750

Spinning

43.90 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.54 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 bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €22.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeQC 750
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/100

Conclusion

Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.56 out of 10) and ball bearings (4+1). While Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750?

Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (4+1), the reel runs smooth under pressure
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 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.