Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX

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 Exsence
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €416.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC 3000 MHGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/125
Conclusion
Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX 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 Exsence?
Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6.0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- 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 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Similar comparisons

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CPX


Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2000X


Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X


Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X vs Delphin IXTREK 3000X


Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX vs Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX


Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 5000-CX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX


Shimano Catana FE C 3000X vs Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X


Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX vs Shimano Aero C5000X


Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa BG 8000X


Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano Catana FE C 3000X


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CPX vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QC 750X


Daiwa BG 8000X vs Delphin IXTREK 3000X


Delphin IXTREK 3000X vs Cormoran Sportline 2PiF


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CPX vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2000X


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX
