Shimano Tekota 600 HGA LCM / Right handX vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX

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Shimano Tekota

Multireels

66.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.59 out of 10

Ergonomics6.05 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight450g / 15.87oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €177.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size600 HGA LCM
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Shimano 20 Stella

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight410g / 14.46oz

Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch

Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €733.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX clearly outshines Shimano Tekota 600 HGA LCM / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch). While Shimano Tekota 600 HGA LCM / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano Tekota 600 HGA LCM / Right handX

Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (450g / 15,87oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load