Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX

Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Spinning

44.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €62.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size500
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60

Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity

Spinning

84.90 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.63 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight200g / 7.05oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €484.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.49 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity?

Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency

Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX

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