Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 6000 SS-PX vs Shimano Cardiff 401A

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

Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT

Feeder And Match

59.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.62 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight380g / 13.4oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €74.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000 SS-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Cardiff 401A

Multireels

48.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.24 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight337g / 11.89oz

Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €95.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size401
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 6000 SS-PX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 6000 SS-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT and Shimano Cardiff 401A?

Daiwa 20 N’Zon LT 6000 SS-PX

With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
A line retrieve score of 8.1 out of 10 86 centimeter / 33.86 inch), this reel offers quick and smooth line pickup, ideal for keeping up during active feeder sessions