Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX vs Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X

Shimano Stella FK

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings12+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €599.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 M
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 120/0.12

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

65.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.