Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX

Shimano Sedona FJ

Spinning

46.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.03 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight290g / 10.23oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €60.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000FJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT

Spinning

73.60 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.65 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €80.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and total score (7.36 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 4000FJX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.