Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

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 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT

Spinning

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 S-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.44 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT?

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish