Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX vs Shimano AERO XR 4000X

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Daiwa 20 Airity LT, 1000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10115-100
Daiwa 20 Airity LT
Spinning
91.60 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.47 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight160g / 5.64oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €255.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano AERO XR, 4000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXR4000
Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
78.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €121.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX edges out Shimano AERO XR 4000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (8) and the total score (9.16 out of 10). Still, Shimano AERO XR 4000X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 11kg / 24,25lbs and a line retrieve per crank of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Airity LT and Shimano AERO XR?

Shimano AERO XR 4000X

  • With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing