Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX

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Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

43.10 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-

Weight380g / 13.40oz

Line retireve per crank95cm / 37.40 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €19.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.30mm/270m

Penn Squall II Levelwind

Multireels

66.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.97 out of 10

Gear ratio4:9:1

Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs

Weight500g / 17.64oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €130.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 LW
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (14,9kg / 32,85lbs) and weight (500g / 17,64oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Penn Squall II Levelwind?

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX

At a maximum drag of 14,9kg / 32,85lbs (scoring 5.51 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
Scoring 8.33 out of 10 (500g / 17,64oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load