Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX

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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

Multireels

54.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.61 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight1000g / 35.27oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €184.30
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30HGAL
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR 4000X clearly outshines Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) and gear ratio (4.7). While Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano AERO XR 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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
Rated 8.6 out of 10 (245g / 8,64oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing