Same? Different? Shimano DEORE 12 Speed vs SLX & XT Derailleur - M6100

After breaking my XT derailleur I could only get a Deore as a replacement from my LBS until i get an xt.
Deore is heavy duty compared to XT. Obviously XT is lighter.
Deore is beefier body and steel cage. Shifting doesn't seem as crisp and I'm sure that's just from the bushed jockey wheels.
Everything seems interchangeable so you could use xt bolt, cage and jockey wheels to improve it while having a heavy duty body.

Can I use the Deore M6100 Derailleur in 2x12 setup? my crankset is Deore M5100 26-36T

It’s a common mistake to put SLX in line with Deore and XT, but its purpose is different being more targeted at downhill MTB. In that sense, it is more in line with Saint

Fantastic video. Simple, exactly what I needed to know with no other bs thrown in as topping. Perfect. It appears that going for Deore RD in your drivetrain is the most sensible choice and the SLX is caught in an awkward position without any value addition for the extra cost.

Have you tested these 12s derailleurs with the HG compatible 12s cassettes that Sunrace and others make? The Shimano spec says min and max teeth count for smallest cog is 10t - so will it not work with 11-46/50 cassettes? I am really curious to know this as that means I don't have to upgrade my wheels to Microspline hub. The Sunrace cassettes are also much cheaper than 10-51 cassettes.
Thoughts?

Very informative video!

I've already ordered a 12sp Deore rear mech after doing lots of research (and being a tight git) and this video just backs up my choice. And your other video on the 12 sp Sunrace cassette might also convince me to buy one of those! Many thanks!

Everytime something goes wrong with my bike, you seem to have great detailed videos for what I need to know! twisted the stabilizer on my clutch, replacement part seems to be impossible to get hold of here and the derilleur has seen better days anyway so will replace the whole thing. Looks like I will just save some money and replace the XT with Deore. Thankyou for your work

Is it possible to swap the jockey wheels sealed bearing system from the xt derailleur to an slx derailleur?

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Hi . Can I use slx m7120 rd on a 1x10 setup ?

Such good comparative reviews !! Your channel has actually helped me out a lot, as I run sram sx and wanting to know what else out there is compatible to upgrade as I’m not a great fan of the sx derailleur.
Thank you for your knowledge! I’ll be back

Great video on Shimano 12 sp derailleurs! Thank you. Which cage is strongest? Are they all interchangeable?

Nice videos as ussual , I have one concern, any rear derailleur medium cage (m7120 or m8120) that supposed to work only on 10-45 , will work on 10-51 ? thanks you, I ask you this coz the medium cage in in a very good deal on amazon , huge less that the long cage version , thank you very much

When I first saw the logo color on my deore, I thought I got myself a fake one.

Using Deore derailleur, with slx crankset, xtr bb, slx cassette and xt shifter. Very good budget built.

My deore m6100 rd has a steel outer cage

There is already XT with medium cage! Good news as for me! Published on Shimano and presented in some online stores

Hi Thanks for indications on the SLX derailleur is bend & twist by design. You indicate there’s a video , any link? Thanks

Do you know if a ceramicspeed over sized pulley wheel will fit a deore? They have compatibility with XT and XTR

Just got my Deore m6100 last week🤗

Is the body section that the clutch cover attaches to (black bit after the hinge, not the bit with the logo on) , plastic or metal on the SLX & XT? I have the Deore & it snapped clean in two very easily at that point as it is made of plastic. Was wondering if the others in the range would be stronger. Anyone know?