Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX

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Shimano AERO XR, 4000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXR4000
Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
78.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €121.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130
Shimano Torium, 16HGAL, HG-A L, left hand, Multiplier Reel, Star Drag, TOR16HGAL
Shimano Torium
Multireels
64.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics5.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight600g / 21.16oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €168.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size16HGAL
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR 4000X edges out Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) and the gear ratio (4.7). Still, Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.56 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Shimano Torium?

Shimano AERO XR 4000X

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing

Shimano Torium 16HGAL / Left-handedX

  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.