Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 1000D-XH 1000D-XHX vs Shimano Cardiff 401A

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

Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 1000D-XH

Spinning

1000d-xhx

64.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.32 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €71.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

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 REGAL LT 1000D-XH 1000D-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and line retrieve per crank (77 centimeter / 30.32 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 1000D-XH 1000D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 1000D-XH and Shimano Cardiff 401A?

Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 1000D-XH 1000D-XHX

A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
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