Shimano AERO XR 4000X vs Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX

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Shimano AERO XR, 4000, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, AEROXR4000
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
Shimano Stradic SWB, 6000HG, left and right hand, Sea fishing reel, Front Drag, STSW60HGB
Shimano Stradic SWB
Seafishing
63.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.73 out of 10
Ergonomics5.76 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight450g / 15.87oz
Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €219.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR 4000X edges out Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7) and the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). Still, Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.73 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 7, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Shimano Stradic SWB?

Shimano AERO XR 4000X

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing

Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.