Daiwa Freams LT 3000X vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa Freams LT
Spinning
65.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.83 out of 10
Ergonomics6.25 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight225g / 7.94oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €115.40
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- 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 Freams LT 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) and total score (6.53 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Freams LT 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Freams LT and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Daiwa Freams LT 3000X
- 6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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