Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX

Shimano Twin Power XD A

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €369.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC 5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/240

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW

Spinning

3000-cx

63.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €61.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power XD A C 5000 XGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.