Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

54.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.91 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight305g / 10.76oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €44.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

82.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €143.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000S-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (230g / 8,11oz) and total score (8.22 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.