Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 2500SX vs Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000

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Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT, 2500S, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 10214-250
Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT
Spinning
86.70 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.52 out of 10
Ergonomics6.5 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag55kg / 121.25lbs
Weight150g / 5.29oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €324.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500S
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000, right hand, Multi Electric Fishing Reel, Star Drag, PLAYS4000
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
Multireels
73.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.73 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio3.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1230g / 43.39oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €622.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 2500SX edges out Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (150g / 5,29oz) and the gear ratio (5.1:1). Still, Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 holds its own with strengths like a durability of 5.73 out of 10 and a line retrieve per crank of 68 centimeter / 26.77 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000?

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 2500SX

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • Super lightweight thanks to its score and value 9 out of 10 (150g / 5,29oz), great reel for finesse fishing where comfort and control matter the most