Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-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 24 LUVIAS LT

Spinning

91.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.53 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €344.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (9.15 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT?

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 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX

With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
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