Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

88.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

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

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

70.00 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight305g / 10.76oz

Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €74.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC 5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/175

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CXHX edges out Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (230g / 8,11oz) and the ergonomics (6.23 out of 10). Still, Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 7 out of 10 and a line retrieve per crank of 105 centimeter / 41.34 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.