Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

91.80 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 crank67 centimeter / 26.38 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €250.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

54.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.91 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight305g / 10.76oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €44.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (160g / 5,64oz) and total score (9.18 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Airity LT and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?

Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X

6.86 out of 10 (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques