Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Daiwa Ninja LT 4000-CX

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

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 Ninja LT

Spinning

63.50 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.9 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €44.00
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 4000X edges out Daiwa Ninja LT 4000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (5+1) and the total score (7.83 out of 10). Still, Daiwa Ninja LT 4000-CX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.2:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.