Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X

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 , 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10228-300
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
81.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €143.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.1 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X 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 3000X

  • 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
  • 6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques