Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X vs Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

64.50 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio6:2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000 XGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 175/1.75

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.