Shimano Sedona 500 FI vs Shimano Sahara 3000S R

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 Sahara 3000S R
Spinning
38.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics4.07 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight280g / 9.87oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160
Conclusion
Shimano Sedona 500 FI clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000S R, offering significantly better performance in ergonomics (6.4 out of 10) and maximum drag (3kg / 7 lbs). While Shimano Sahara 3000S R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 500 FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 500 FI and Shimano Sahara 3000S R?
Shimano Sedona 500 FI
- Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (3kg / 7 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
Shimano Sahara 3000S R
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
Similar comparisons

Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX vs Delphin BRONZ 6000X


Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX


Delphin BRONZ 4000X vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 2500SX


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 4000D-CX


Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-CXHX


Daiwa RX LT 2000X vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX


Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 PGX


Delphin BRONZ 4000X vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX


Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500X-HX vs Delphin BRONZ 6000X


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-CXHX


Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CXHX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X


Delphin BRONZ 6000X vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 2500SX


Daiwa RX LT 2000X vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X


Delphin ELIXIR 2000X vs Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX


Delphin BRONZ 6000X vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 PGX


Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500X-HX


Delphin ELIXIR 2000X vs Daiwa BG 4500X


Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CXHX
