Shimano Plays 800
A low-cost electric for mid-depth bottom fishing where 300 m of line is enough.
Amazon $399 eBay$399
The Shimano Plays 800 is the better electric reel overall, rated 2.9 to 2.7. The Shimano Plays 800 leads on value. The Daiwa Leobritz 200J wins on line speed and weight. The Shimano Plays 800 costs $139.74 less ($399 vs $538.74).
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Daiwa Leobritz 200J
A cheap light electric for shallow bottom fishing and light jigging, not for deep-drop weights.
Amazon $538.74 eBay$538.74
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Plays 800 for value ($39.90 per kg of drag ($399, 10 kg) vs $63.38 per kg of drag ($538.74, 8.5 kg)).
- Choose the Daiwa Leobritz 200J for line speed (150 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 145 m/min with a 1 kg load) and weight (17.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (8.5 kg, 480 g) vs 16.3 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 615 g)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 14 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shimano Plays 800 | Daiwa Leobritz 200J |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 66 $39.90 per kg of drag ($399, 10 kg) | 33 $63.38 per kg of drag ($538.74, 8.5 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 2 8.5 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 56 145 m/min with a 1 kg load | 67 150 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 42 16.3 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 615 g) | 51 17.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (8.5 kg, 480 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 20 12 months |
Specifications
| Shimano Plays 800 | Daiwa Leobritz 200J | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | - | 9 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 145 m/min | 150 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 70 cm | 55 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-300 / 4-250 | PE 1.5-450 / 2-300 / 3-200 / 4-170 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | - | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | - | No |
| Warranty | - | 12 months |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 615 g (21.7 oz) | 480 g (16.9 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 | 12/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | - | 2023 |