Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX vs Penn Battle III 2000X

Shimano Stella FK

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings12+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €599.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 S HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 120/0.16

Penn Battle III

Spinning

74.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4.5kg / 9,92lbs

Weight265g / 9.35oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.20/220

Conclusion

Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 2000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Penn Battle III 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.