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 3.3. The Daiwa Leobritz S500JP leads on value. The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 wins on line speed and weight. The Daiwa Leobritz S500JP costs $173.40 less ($427.60 vs $601).
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$601
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Leobritz S500JP for value ($26.73 per kg of drag ($427.60, 16 kg) vs $40.07 per kg of drag ($601, 15 kg)).
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 2000 for line speed (147 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 135 m/min with a 1 kg load) and weight (22.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 675 g) vs 20 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 800 g)).
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 | Shimano Forcemaster 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $26.73 per kg of drag ($427.60, 16 kg) | 66 $40.07 per kg of drag ($601, 15 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 36 16 kg maximum drag | 32 15 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 33 135 m/min with a 1 kg load | 60 147 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 67 20 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 800 g) | 81 22.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 675 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Leobritz S500JP | Shimano Forcemaster 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 16 kg | 15 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 15 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 135 m/min | 147 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 55 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-500 / 5-400 / 6-300 | - |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 800 g (28.2 oz) | 675 g (23.8 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 | - |
| Handle | Right | - |
| Released | 2023 | - |