Shimano AERO XR C5000X vs Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX

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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 23 Caldia SW, 6000D-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-605
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
63.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.71 out of 10
Ergonomics5.79 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight425g / 14.99oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €213.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/300

Conclusion

Shimano AERO XR C5000X edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and the gear ratio (4.7). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.71 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 6+1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano AERO XR and Daiwa 23 Caldia SW?

Shimano AERO XR C5000X

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch (6.43 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.