Daiwa Leobritz S500JP
The best value in deep-drop electrics: 16 kg of drag and 500 m of PE 4 for about $430.
Amazon $427.60 eBay$427.60
The Daiwa Leobritz S500JP is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The Daiwa Leobritz S500JP leads on value. The PENN Fathom Electric 50 wins on drag. The Daiwa Leobritz S500JP costs $412.35 less ($427.60 vs $839.95).
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PENN Fathom Electric 50
The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $839.95 eBay$839.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Leobritz S500JP for value ($26.73 per kg of drag ($427.60, 16 kg) vs $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg)).
- Choose the PENN Fathom Electric 50 for drag (18.1 kg maximum drag vs 16 kg maximum drag).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 14 to 24 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Leobritz S500JP | PENN Fathom Electric 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $26.73 per kg of drag ($427.60, 16 kg) | 55 $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 36 16 kg maximum drag | 46 18.1 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 33 135 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 67 20 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 800 g) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Leobritz S500JP | PENN Fathom Electric 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 16 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 15 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 135 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 1.9:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 55 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-500 / 5-400 / 6-300 | Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | 12 V (battery sold separately) |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 800 g (28.2 oz) | - |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2023 | 2024-09 |