Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CXHX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

71.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio6:0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €209.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000 HGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 130/1.3

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CXHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CXHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.