Shimano Sahara 4000 R vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX

Shimano Sahara 4000 R

Spinning

42.30 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag3 kg / 6.61 lbs

Weight335g / 11.82oz

Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €50.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

91.60 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.47 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight160g / 5.64oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €255.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 4000 R, offering significantly better performance in weight (160g / 5,64oz) and total score (9.16 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 4000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 4000 R and Daiwa 20 Airity LT?

Shimano Sahara 4000 R

6.71 out of 10 (82cm / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques