Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa Freams LT 3000X

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 Freams LT

Spinning

65.30 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.83 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €115.40
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa Freams LT 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in total score (6.53 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Freams LT 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa Freams LT 3000X

6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques