Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X

Shimano Twin Power FD

Spinning

92.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

57.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.86 out of 10

Ergonomics6.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight255g / 8.99oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €41.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.2 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.