Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Mitchell 300 4000X

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

Mitchell 300

Spinning

4000x

55.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.11 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag6.4kg / 14,11lbs

Weight268g / 9.45oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.50
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Mitchell 300 4000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (6,4kg / 14,11lbs) and line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Mitchell 300 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Mitchell 300?

Mitchell 300 4000X

Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (6,4kg / 14,11lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles