Shimano Twin Power FE 3000FEX vs Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

Shimano Twin Power FE, 3000FE, left and right hand, Stationary fishing reel, Front Drag, TPC3000FE
Shimano Twin Power FE
Spinning
85.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €389.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000FE
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
Spinning
29.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €49.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 DH
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 3000FEX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and total score (8.59 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 3000FEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Twin Power FE and Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R?

Shimano Twin Power FE 3000FEX

  • With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.57 out of 10 (215g / 7,58oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues