Shimano AERO XR C3000X vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X

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

Spinning

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR C3000X edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X 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 LT2500X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch and a gear ratio of 5.3:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.