Delphin INKS 4000X vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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Delphin INKS
Spinning
56.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.07 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight280g / 9.88oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €23.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/470

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
Delphin INKS 4000X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in total score (5.67 out of 10) and ball bearings (3+1). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Delphin INKS 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Delphin INKS and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
There are not much differences between the two comparables
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