Shimano AERO XR C5000X vs Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X

Shimano AERO XR, C5000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXRC5000
Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
79.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.09 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €125.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 2508, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-258
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.04 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €187.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2508
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X edges out Shimano AERO XR C5000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (9.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (8). Still, Shimano AERO XR C5000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch and a weight of 250g / 8,82oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD?

There are not much differences between the two comparables