Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X

Shimano Sahara 500 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
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 23 Revros LT, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10221-252
Daiwa 23 Revros LT
Spinning
62.60 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €56.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (6.26 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Daiwa 23 Revros LT?

Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles