Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX vs Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R

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

Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R
Spinning
29.20 out of 100
Value for money2 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight375g / 13.23oz
Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €53.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 DH
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (8.44 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R 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.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R?
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.13 out of 10 (280g / 9,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Exceptional value at €168.33, this reel offers impressive performance for the price, making it a top pick for serious spinning anglers and pros
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