Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano TLD 20X

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Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

45.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag-

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank68cm / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €17.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.20mm/140m

Shimano TLD

Seafishing

63.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics5.85 out of 10

Gear ratio3.6:1

Maximum drag10.5kg / 23,15lbs

Weight668g / 23.56oz

Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €179.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano TLD 20X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.6 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (81 centimeter / 31.89 inch). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD 20X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano TLD?

Shimano TLD 20X

A line retrieval (per crank) of 81 centimeter / 31.89 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits
A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.