Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X

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

Mitchell MX2 Spinning

Spinning

3000x

63.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.14 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag7.4kg / 16,31lbs

Weight258g / 9.1oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €29.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.31/125

Conclusion

Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) and total score (6.39 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Mitchell MX2 Spinning?

Mitchell MX2 Spinning 3000X

Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (7,4kg / 16,31lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish