Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.07 out of 10
Gear ratio6:2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight280g / 9.88oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €215.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 XGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 175/1.75

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 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-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX
- 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
- With a score like 8.13 out of 10 (280g / 9,88oz), 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

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX vs Abu GARCIA Zenon 2500 S x


Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2000X vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX


Shimano Sedona FJ 4000XGFJX vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X


Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CXHX


Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX vs Shimano Sedona FJ 4000XGFJX


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 500X vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX


Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-CXH(U)X vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX


Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2000X


Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 2000D-XH 2000D-XHX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 500X vs Shimano Sedona FJ 4000XGFJX


Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CXHX vs Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX


Delphin HORNET 20X vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2000X


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 500X vs Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 500X vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X


Penn FIERCE IV 2500X vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX


Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 500X vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX


Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX vs Penn FIERCE IV 2500X


Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 3000X


Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX vs Delphin HORNET 20X
