Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
57.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.15 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight255g / 8.99oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €41.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and ball bearings (4). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.3 out of 10 (255g / 8,99oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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