Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 20IIX

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

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW

Spinning

3000-cx

63.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €61.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II

Multireels

85.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1/2.3:1

Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs

Weight980g / 34.57oz

Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €264.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 30/470

Conclusion

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 20IIX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.53 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 20IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW and Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II?

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX

With a score like 8.4 out of 10 (240g / 8,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques