Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-XHX vs Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX

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Daiwa 24 Certate SW, 5000-XH, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10316-501
Daiwa 24 Certate SW
Seafishing
72.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.91 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight345g / 12.17oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.95 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €509.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Shimano Exsence, 4000 MXGA, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, EXS4000MXGA
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 24 Certate SW 5000-XHX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). While Daiwa 24 Certate SW 5000-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly