Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 19 Certate 3000-CXHX

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

Shimano Spheros SW A

Seafishing

67.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.56 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.4:1

Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs

Weight930g / 32.8oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €169.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa 19 Certate

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 19 Certate 3000-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and weight (210g / 7,41oz). While Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 19 Certate 3000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 19 Certate?

Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX

With a drag score of 9.2 out of 10 (18kg / 39,68lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
Scoring 8 out of 10 (4+1), the reel runs smooth under pressure

Daiwa 19 Certate 3000-CXHX

With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish