Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX

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

Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT

Feeder And Match

64.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.61 out of 10

Ergonomics5.97 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight290g / 10.23oz

Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €72.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-CP
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

93.60 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio5:3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight275g / 9.7oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 FJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.36 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 5000-CPX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.