Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

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 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT

Spinning

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 S-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and total score (8.44 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT?

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish