Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Shimano AERO XR C5000X

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

66.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.81 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €242.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300

Shimano AERO XR

Feeder And Match

79.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.09 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €125.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC5000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR C5000X edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7) and the line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.81 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 8000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano AERO XR C5000X

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
This reel provides steady retrieval 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch (6.43 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios