Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ
A strong, compact choice for heavier fish and deep water that costs far less than the biggest electrics.
Amazon $1,130.49 eBay$1,130.49
The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ is the better electric reel overall, rated 4.2 to 3.3. The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ leads on line speed and weight. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 wins on value and drag. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 costs $211.52 less ($918.97 vs $1,130.49).
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Daiwa Seapower 1200
A big-capacity reel for very deep drops and heavy fish where its weight is carried by a rod holder.
Amazon $918.97 eBay$918.97
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ for line speed (165 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 120 m/min with a 1 kg load) and weight (28.9 kg of drag per kg of reel (28 kg, 970 g) vs 14.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 2,110 g)).
- Choose the Daiwa Seapower 1200 for value ($30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg) vs $40.37 per kg of drag ($1,130.49, 28 kg)) and drag (30 kg maximum drag vs 28 kg maximum drag).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 25 kg drag and up electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Daiwa Seapower 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $40.37 per kg of drag ($1,130.49, 28 kg) | 85 $30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 91 28 kg maximum drag | 100 30 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 100 165 m/min with a 1 kg load | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 100 28.9 kg of drag per kg of reel (28 kg, 970 g) | 28 14.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 2,110 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 20 12 months |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Daiwa Seapower 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 28 kg | 30 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 22 kg | 28 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 165 m/min | 120 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 57 cm | 59 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 5-500 / 6-400 / 8-300 | PE 8-1000 / 10-800 / 12-600 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 970 g (34.2 oz) | 2,110 g (74.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 21/0 | 10/0 |
| Handle | Right | Right |