Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano Spheros SW SPC3000HGSWX

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-405
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
77.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.69 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €208.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/300
Shimano Spheros SW, SPC3000HGSW, Saltwater fishing reel , front drag, SPC3000HGSW
Shimano Spheros SW
Seafishing
40.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.03 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €96.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeSPC3000HGSW
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW SPC3000HGSWX, offering significantly better performance in total score (7.7 out of 10) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Spheros SW SPC3000HGSWX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Shimano Spheros SW?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

  • At 5.82 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations