Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX

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Shimano Spheros SW A, 20000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW20000PGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
67.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight930g / 32.8oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €169.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT , 4000-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10228-405
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
89.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.55 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €167.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and weight (270g / 9,52oz). While Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 23 LEXA LT?

Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX

  • With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly