Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ
A big reel for tuna-size fish and deep water that can run straight from a 24 V boat supply.
Amazon $1,579.89 eBay$1,579.89
The Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ is the better electric reel overall, rated 4.0 to 3.4. The Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ leads on warranty, line speed and weight. The Daiwa Seapower 800 wins on value. The Daiwa Seapower 800 costs $695.18 less ($884.71 vs $1,579.89).
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Daiwa Seapower 800
A cheap way to get 30 kg of drag for big fish and deep water if weight and speed are secondary.
Amazon $884.71 eBay$884.71
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ for warranty (36 months vs 12 months), line speed (140 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 120 m/min with a 1 kg load) and weight (20.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (36 kg, 1,780 g) vs 15.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 1,980 g)).
- Choose the Daiwa Seapower 800 for value ($29.49 per kg of drag ($884.71, 30 kg) vs $43.89 per kg of drag ($1,579.89, 36 kg)).
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 G800MJ | Daiwa Seapower 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $43.89 per kg of drag ($1,579.89, 36 kg) | 88 $29.49 per kg of drag ($884.71, 30 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 100 36 kg maximum drag | 100 30 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 44 140 m/min with a 1 kg load | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 68 20.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (36 kg, 1,780 g) | 34 15.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 1,980 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 36 months | 20 12 months |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ | Daiwa Seapower 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 36 kg | 30 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 52 kg | 28 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 140 m/min | 120 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 2.9:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 63 cm | 59 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 | PE 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-24 V | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Motor warranty | 3 years | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1,780 g (62.8 oz) | 1,980 g (69.8 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 22 | 10/0 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2024 | - |