Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX vs Shimano FX 1000 FCX

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

82.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.17 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €167.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano FX

Spinning

46.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €18.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000 FC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/140

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano FX 1000 FCX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (8.27 out of 10). While Shimano FX 1000 FCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Shimano FX?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques