Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Shimano Sienna 2500X

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
Shimano Sienna, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, SN2500FG
Shimano Sienna
Spinning
51.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.62 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank71 centimeter / 27.95 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €27.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Sienna 2500X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs) and ergonomics (6.17 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sienna 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Shimano Sienna?

Shimano Sienna 2500X

  • Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.14 out of 10 (71 centimeter / 27.95 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles