Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

64.40 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight200g / 7.05oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €70.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

94.80 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio5:8:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight275g / 9.7oz

Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 HGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.