Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X vs Shimano Cardiff 401A

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

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT

Spinning

88.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.52 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.32 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €334.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizePC 3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano Cardiff 401A

Multireels

48.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.24 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight337g / 11.89oz

Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €95.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size401
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.8 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Cardiff 401A?

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.32 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques