Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX vs Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

56.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €73.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano Cardiff XR

Spinning

86.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.48 out of 10

Gear ratio6.1:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight155g / 5.47oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €219.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000SHG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Conclusion

Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.63 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Shimano Cardiff XR?

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX

Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency

Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques