Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX vs Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT

Spinning

73.60 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.65 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €80.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW

Seafishing

88.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio4:6:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €435.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 190/0.19

Conclusion

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X edges out Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (8.82 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 5 and a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.