Daiwa Seaborg 400J
The value pick for fishing 300 to 1,500 ft: a mid-size Seaborg with the capacity for deep drops at a lower price than the G models.
Amazon $706.58 eBay$706.58
The Daiwa Seaborg 400J is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.5 to 2.7. The Daiwa Seaborg 400J leads on value and weight. The Daiwa Seaborg 400J costs $391.42 less ($706.58 vs $1,098).
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Shimano Beastmaster 2000
#11 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
A compact Shimano electric for mid-depth jigging, priced above the Daiwas of the same size.
Amazon $1,098 eBay$1,098
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg 400J for value ($44.16 per kg of drag ($706.58, 16 kg) vs $73.20 per kg of drag ($1,098, 15 kg)) and weight (27.4 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 585 g) vs 21.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 690 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 Seaborg 400J | Shimano Beastmaster 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $44.16 per kg of drag ($706.58, 16 kg) | 23 $73.20 per kg of drag ($1,098, 15 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 36 16 kg maximum drag | 32 15 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 67 150 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 100 27.4 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 585 g) | 78 21.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 690 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg 400J | Shimano Beastmaster 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 16 kg | 15 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 14 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 150 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 70 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 | PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 585 g (20.6 oz) | 690 g (24.3 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 | - |
| Handle | Right | - |
| Released | - | 2022 |