Daiwa Seaborg G400J
A durable mid-size electric with capacity for deep drops; check it against Daiwa’s inspection notice before buying old stock.
Amazon $879.77 eBay$879.77
The Daiwa Seaborg G400J is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The Daiwa Seaborg G400J leads on weight. The Daiwa Tanacom 1200 wins on value and drag. The Daiwa Seaborg G400J costs $20.22 less ($879.77 vs $899.99).
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Daiwa Tanacom 1200
#12 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
A US-market power-assist reel for deep dropping and kite fishing that holds 1,000 m of heavy braid for under $900.
Amazon $899.99 eBay$899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg G400J for weight (26.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 600 g) vs 10.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 2,040 g)).
- Choose the Daiwa Tanacom 1200 for value ($40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) vs $54.99 per kg of drag ($879.77, 16 kg)) and drag (22 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 Seaborg G400J | Daiwa Tanacom 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $54.99 per kg of drag ($879.77, 16 kg) | 64 $40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 36 16 kg maximum drag | 64 22 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 58 146 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 100 26.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 600 g) | 5 10.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 2,040 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 36 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg G400J | Daiwa Tanacom 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 16 kg | 22 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 14 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 146 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 6:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 83 cm | 58.7 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 / 6-230 | PE 8-1000 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Motor warranty | 3 years | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 600 g (21.2 oz) | 2,040 g (72 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 18/1 | 4 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2023-12 | - |