Daiwa 20 Luvias LT 3000D-CX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX

Daiwa 20 Luvias LT

Spinning

3000d-cx

94.10 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €379.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

63.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.86 out of 10

Ergonomics6.17 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €41.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Luvias LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Luvias LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.