Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

92.50 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €132.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000HGD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW

Spinning

4000-cx

63.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €67.33
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 Ultegra C3000HGDX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (9.25 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.