Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

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 Sedona 2500 HG FI

Spinning

63.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €52.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 HG FI
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160 lb/yds: 6/200, 8/140, 10/120

Conclusion

Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (91cm / 35.83 inch) and total score (6.34 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI?

Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8.82 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
8.6 out of 10 (91cm / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish