Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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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

Shimano Cardiff 401A
Multireels
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.24 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight337g / 11.89oz
Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €95.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size401
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Nexave FI and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- 6.86 out of 10 (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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