Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX

Shimano Sahara 1000 R, Spinning reel with rear drag
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 23 LEXA LT , 3000S-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10228-302
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
88.70 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €143.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000S-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.87 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Daiwa 23 LEXA LT?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish