Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX vs Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX

Shimano Vanquish FC

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:8

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €407.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000MHGC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/85

Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT

Spinning

71.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €68.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.