Shimano Sedona 6000 FI vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Shimano Sedona 6000 FI

Spinning

32.80 out of 100

Value for money2 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.04lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank83cm / 32.68inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €71.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000 FI
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.33/240. 0.37/190, 0.405/160 lb/yds: 12/265, 16/170, 20/120

Penn International VISW

Multireels

67.60 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.68 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1

Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs

Weight1590g / 56.09oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €559.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270

Conclusion

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 6000 FI, offering significantly better performance in total score (6.76 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch). While Shimano Sedona 6000 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 6000 FI and Penn International VISW?

Shimano Sedona 6000 FI

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22.04lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

A gear ratio of 4.1:1/1.4:1 (scoring 6.33 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
Solid value at €559.00, reliable and great performance, it’s a smart choice for a variety of multireels fishing needs