Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

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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

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL edges out Shimano AERO XR 4000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the gear ratio (5.1:1). Still, Shimano AERO XR 4000X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 11kg / 24,25lbs and a weight of 245g / 8,64oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.