Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX

Shimano Sahara 1000 R

Spinning

36.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.94 out of 10

Ergonomics4.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight255g / 9.00oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €46.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

91.80 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.47 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight160g / 5.64oz

Line retireve per crank67 centimeter / 26.38 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €250.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.18 out of 10) and maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.