Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX vs Shimano Spheros SW SP3000XGSWX

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, SP3000XGSW, Saltwater fishing reel , front drag, SP3000XGSW
Shimano Spheros SW
Seafishing
40.40 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeSP3000XGSW
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW SP3000XGSWX, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.04 out of 10) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Spheros SW SP3000XGSWX 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?

Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-HX

  • At 5.82 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations

Shimano Spheros SW SP3000XGSWX

  • A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance