Daiwa Leobritz 300J
The lowest-cost Daiwa with enough drag and capacity for 600 ft fishing.
Amazon $539 eBay$539
The Daiwa Leobritz 300J is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.3 to 2.6. The Daiwa Leobritz 300J leads on value. The Daiwa Leobritz 300J costs $410.95 less ($539 vs $949.95).
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PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit
A ready-to-fish kit with battery and charger for deep-drop anglers who want a US-supported reel.
Amazon $949.95 eBay$949.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Leobritz 300J for value ($41.46 per kg of drag ($539, 13 kg) vs $69.85 per kg of drag ($949.95, 13.6 kg)).
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 | Daiwa Leobritz 300J | PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $41.46 per kg of drag ($539, 13 kg) | 26 $69.85 per kg of drag ($949.95, 13.6 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 23 13 kg maximum drag | 25 13.6 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 56 145 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 94 24.1 kg of drag per kg of reel (13 kg, 540 g) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Leobritz 300J | PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 13 kg | 13.6 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 11 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 145 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 2.8:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 70 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-400 / 4-300 | Braid 20 lb 1215 yd / 30 lb 910 yd / 40 lb 745 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | 12 V lithium-ion, 5 Ah |
| Battery in the box | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 540 g (19 oz) | - |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2023 | 2024-09 |