Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Sedona 8000 FI

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 Sedona 8000 FI

Spinning

53.90 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight615g / 21.69oz

Line retireve per crank94cm / 37.00 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €75.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.37/275. 0.405/230, 0.47/160 lb/yds: 12/345, 16/250, 20/185

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 8000 FI, offering significantly better performance in weight (250g / 8,82oz) and total score (8.27 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona 8000 FI 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.