Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX vs Shimano AERO XR 4000X

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

63.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.71 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €213.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000D-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/300

Shimano AERO XR

Feeder And Match

78.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €121.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR 4000X edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7) and the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.71 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 6+1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano AERO XR 4000X

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing