Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X vs Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW

Spinning

2500x

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano Exsence

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €421.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 MXGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/110

Conclusion

Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.