Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X vs Shimano Cardiff 401A

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT, 5000-C(U), left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10435-500
Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT
Spinning
67.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €77.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-C(U)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano Cardiff 401A, Lefthand, Multiplier Reel, Baitcasting reel
Shimano Cardiff 401A
Multireels
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.24 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight337g / 11.89oz
Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €95.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size401
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT and Shimano Cardiff 401A?

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish