Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX

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 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €204.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in weight (195g / 6,88oz) and line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). While Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?

Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX

With a score like 8.7 out of 10 (195g / 6,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles