Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500X

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

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
52.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag-
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €41.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) and total score (5.23 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500X
- 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
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