Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX vs Shimano Sedona 2500 SFI

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

92.50 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €132.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000HGD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Shimano Sedona 2500 SFI

Spinning

52.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank73cm / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €52.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 SFI
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.16mm-150m / 0.18mm-120m / 0.20mm-95m

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 2500 SFI, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (9.25 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona 2500 SFI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.