Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX vs Shimano Tyrnos 30 II

Shimano Tekota

Multireels

66.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight410g / 14.46oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €170.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size500 HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Shimano Tyrnos 30 II

Multireels

91.40 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1 / 2.0:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight1200g / 42.33oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings4 ARB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €307.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano Tyrnos 30 II clearly outshines Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.0:1 / 2.0:1) and maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs). While Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tyrnos 30 II is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota and Shimano Tyrnos 30 II?

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX

Scoring 8.63 out of 10 (410g / 14,46oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
A score of 6.43 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot