Daiwa
Daiwa BG
$149.99Cheaper
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Daiwa BG vs Abu Garcia Revo SX
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Daiwa BG is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Abu Garcia
Abu Garcia Revo SX
$189.95
Which is better: the Daiwa BG or Abu Garcia Revo SX?
The Abu Garcia Revo SX wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Daiwa BG is the cheaper at $149.99. Get the Abu Garcia Revo SX for the stronger spec sheet, the Daiwa BG to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Daiwa BG | Abu Garcia Revo SX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 | $189.95 |
| Brand | Daiwa | Abu Garcia |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | baitcasting |
| Reel size | 2500 | LP |
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | — | 25 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 33.2 | 29 |
| Bearing count | — | 10 |
| Weight (oz) | 9.3 | 7.4 |
| Body material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Line capacity mono | 8/170 | 12/130 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | No |
Sources — Daiwa BG: daiwa.us (verified 2026-07-11). Abu Garcia Revo SX: abugarcia.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Daiwa BG and Abu Garcia Revo SX?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Daiwa BG spinning vs Abu Garcia Revo SX baitcasting
- Reel size: Daiwa BG 2500 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX LP
- Gear ratio: Daiwa BG 5.6:1 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.7:1
- Line retrieve per turn (in): Daiwa BG 33.2 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 29
- Weight (oz): Daiwa BG 9.3 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 7.4
- Line capacity mono: Daiwa BG 8/170 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 12/130
- Is saltwater rated: Daiwa BG true vs Abu Garcia Revo SX false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Daiwa BG
Two whitelisted testers — Outdoor Life's five-season hands-on review and Field & Stream's expert saltwater roundup (where the BG is the 'Best Value' pick) — rate the Daiwa BG a standout value saltwater spinning reel: smooth, strong and reliable at a price just over $100. Neither published benchmark numbers. Flaws are largely single-source: not fully waterproof, a small handle knob, a switchable anti-reverse the reviewer dislikes, and some added weight. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent value that punches above its just-over-$100 price; Smooth operation (Outdoor Life: still smooth after five seasons, credits DIGIGEAR); Strong, tough and reliable across surf, inshore and offshore use.
Flagged: Not fully waterproof — not suited to hardcore surf or submersion; Small handle knob; benefits from an aftermarket upgrade; Heavier than some competing reels.
Abu Garcia Revo SX
No sourced tester review yet.