Shimano AERO XR C3000X vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX

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Shimano AERO XR, C3000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXRC3000
Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
81.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €114.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT, 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10480-250
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €204.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX edges out Shimano AERO XR C3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (9.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (8). Still, Shimano AERO XR C3000X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 9kg / 19,84lbs and a weight of 210g / 7,41oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?

There are not much differences between the two comparables