Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX

Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €25.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m
Shimano Cardiff XR, C2000SHG, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, CDFXRC2000SHG
Shimano Cardiff XR
Spinning
86.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.48 out of 10
Gear ratio6.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight155g / 5.47oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €219.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC2000SHG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Conclusion

Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.63 out of 10) and gear ratio (6.1:1). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Cardiff XR?

Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHGX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9.8 out of 10 (6.1:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (3kg / 6,61lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • With a score like 8.97 out of 10 (155g / 5,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.