Shimano TLD 20X vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag

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Shimano TLD

Seafishing

63.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics5.85 out of 10

Gear ratio3.6:1

Maximum drag10.5kg / 23,15lbs

Weight668g / 23.56oz

Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €179.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

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 TLD 20X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.6 out of 10) and ball bearings (4). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD 20X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TLD and Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag?

Shimano TLD 20X

With a gear ratio of 5.33 out of 10 (3.6:1), torque gets higher priority than speed and makes the reel great for deep sea drops or hauling heavy fish from the bottom
Scoring 8.09 out of 10 (668g / 23,56oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.