Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 1000X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

82.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €143.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000S-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

50.20 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.82 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €39.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/140

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.22 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques