Shimano Ultegra C3000DX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

85.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €132.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

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 Ultegra C3000DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (8.53 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 3000-C / JB4 0.19MM YELLOW 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.