Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX vs Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X

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

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €168.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT

Feeder And Match

4000-c (match And Feeder)x

62.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.95 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight285g / 10.05oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €47.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C (Match and Feeder)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.44 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.