Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT
A high-end reel for deep-drop anglers who want the automatic stop at depth and fast retrieves, at the price of weight and cost.
Amazon $1,534.39 eBay$1,534.39
The Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT leads on line speed and drag. The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 wins on value. The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 costs $933.39 less ($601 vs $1,534.39).
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$601
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT for line speed (180 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 147 m/min with a 1 kg load) and drag (23 kg maximum drag vs 15 kg maximum drag).
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 2000 for value ($40.07 per kg of drag ($601, 15 kg) vs $66.71 per kg of drag ($1,534.39, 23 kg)).
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 500MJ-AT | Shimano Forcemaster 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $66.71 per kg of drag ($1,534.39, 23 kg) | 66 $40.07 per kg of drag ($601, 15 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 68 23 kg maximum drag | 32 15 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 100 180 m/min with a 1 kg load | 60 147 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 85 22.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (23 kg, 1,010 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 Seaborg 500MJ-AT | Shimano Forcemaster 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 23 kg | 15 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 22 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 180 m/min | 147 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.7:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 57 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 | 1,010 g (35.6 oz) | 675 g (23.8 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 22/1 | - |
| Handle | Right | - |