Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX vs Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

65.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €79.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Shimano Twin Power XD A

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €369.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC 5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/240

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.