Name: Daiwa Seaborg G400J
Brand: Daiwa
Price: 879.77 USD

3.7/5#2 of 11 in 14 to 24 kg drag electric reels
3.7

A durable mid-size electric with capacity for deep drops; check it against Daiwa’s inspection notice before buying old stock.

16 kgMax drag
146 m/minLine speed
600 gWeight
6:1Gear ratio

Check price at Amazon$879.77 Search eBay

Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Pros

3-year motor warranty
Holds 500 m of PE 3 at 600 g

Cons

Daiwa recalled some early units for low drag, so check the foot sticker on a used or old-stock reel
Only 16 kg of drag

The Daiwa Seaborg G family

Every Daiwa Seaborg G model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drag.

Model	Max drag	Rating	Price
Daiwa Seaborg G300J	16 kg	3.5/5	$1,149.99
Daiwa Seaborg G400J (this one)	16 kg	3.7/5	$879.77
Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ	36 kg	4.0/5	$1,579.89

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its drag. How we rank explains each one.

Value $54.99 per kg of drag ($879.77, 16 kg)43
Drag 16 kg maximum drag36
Line speed 146 m/min with a 1 kg load58
Weight 26.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 600 g)100
Warranty 36 months100

Specifications

Performance
Model number	Seaborg G400J
Maximum drag	16 kg
Standard pulling force (JAFS)	14 kg
Line speed, 1 kg load	146 m/min
Gear ratio	6:1
Line per handle turn	83 cm
Line capacity (PE no. - metres)	PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 / 6-230
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)
Bearings (ball/roller)	18/1
Handle	Right
Released	2023-12