Shimano AERO XR C3000X vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW

Spinning

4000-cx

63.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €67.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR C3000X edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (8.1 out of 10) and the ball bearings (5+1). Still, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch and a gear ratio of 5.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.