Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX vs Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX

Daiwa 24 Certate SW, 4000-H, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10316-400
Daiwa 24 Certate SW
Seafishing
80.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.92 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank90 centimeter / 35.43 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €499.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano Spheros SW A, 18000 HG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW18000HGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
59.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight920g / 32.45oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €169.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (90 centimeter / 35.43 inch) and weight (335g / 11,82oz). While Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 Certate SW and Shimano Spheros SW A?

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX

  • With a weight score of 9.04 out of 10 (335g / 11,82oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
  • With a fast retrieve 90 centimeter / 35.43 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently

Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX

  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (4+1), the reel runs smooth under pressure