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
The Daiwa Seapower 800 and the Daiwa Seapower 1200 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.3. The Daiwa Seapower 800 costs $34.26 less ($884.71 vs $918.97).
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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
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 Seapower 800 | Daiwa Seapower 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $29.49 per kg of drag ($884.71, 30 kg) | 85 $30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 100 30 kg maximum drag | 100 30 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 34 15.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 1,980 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 Seapower 800 | Daiwa Seapower 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 30 kg | 30 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 28 kg | 28 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 120 m/min | 120 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 2.1:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 59 cm | 59 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 | 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 | 1,980 g (69.8 oz) | 2,110 g (74.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/0 | 10/0 |
| Handle | Right | Right |