Shimano Sedona 500 FI vs Shimano TLD II A 50 II LRSAX

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Shimano Sedona 500 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
Shimano Sedona 500 FI
Spinning
54.70 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag3kg / 7 lbs
Weight180g / 6.3oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.80
  • 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 TLD II A, 50 II LRSA, right hand, 2-speed multi-roll, Lever Drag, TLD50IILRSA
Shimano TLD II A
Multireels
88.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio3.5:1 / 1.4:1
Maximum drag42kg / 92.59lbs
Weight1625g / 57.32oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €285.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size50 II LRSA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 50 II LRSAX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Shimano Sedona 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 50 II LRSAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 500 FI and Shimano TLD II A?

Shimano TLD II A 50 II LRSAX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.