Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Shimano Exsence
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €416.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC 3000 MHGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/125

Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m
Conclusion
Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Exsence and Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Shimano Exsence C 3000 MHGAX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6.0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Similar comparisons

Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 RA Spinning reel with fightin drag vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX


Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X vs Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 RA Spinning reel with fightin drag


Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX


Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX


Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX vs Shimano Aero BB C5000X


Shimano Aero BB 4000X vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2000X


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 2000X


Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 2000X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000D(U)X


Shimano Aero BB 4000X vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X


Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX


Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000D(U)X vs Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X


Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2000X


Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Shimano Aero BB C5000X


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-CXH(U)X


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X


Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX


Daiwa 23 Revros LT 2500X vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX
