Shimano TLD 20X vs Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX

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Shimano TLD

Seafishing

63.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics5.85 out of 10

Gear ratio3.6:1

Maximum drag10.5kg / 23,15lbs

Weight668g / 23.56oz

Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €179.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Shimano 20 Stella

Spinning

92.30 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight415g / 14.64oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €667.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX clearly outshines Shimano TLD 20X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and gear ratio (5.7:1). While Shimano TLD 20X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TLD and Shimano 20 Stella?

Shimano TLD 20X

Scoring 8.09 out of 10 (668g / 23,56oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance

Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX

With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt