Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000-CX

Shimano Twin Power FE

Spinning

87.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SHGFE
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

65.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €75.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.56 out of 10) and total score (8.77 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.