Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX

Daiwa Crossfire LT, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10185-100
Daiwa Crossfire LT
Spinning
45.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.68 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €30.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150
Shimano 21 Nexave FI  , 2500 HG, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, NEX2500HGFI
Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
63.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €41.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs) and line retrieve per crank (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch). While Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Crossfire LT and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?

Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX

  • Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues