Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX vs Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX

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 Stella FK

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings12+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €599.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 M
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 120/0.12

Conclusion

Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.