Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Shimano Cardiff 401A

Multireels

48.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.24 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight337g / 11.89oz

Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €95.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size401
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds

Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI

Spinning

68.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.17 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84 lbs

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €52.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000 HG
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/210. 0.30/130, 0.35/100 lb/yds: 6/230, 8/170, 10/140

Conclusion

Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19.84 lbs) and line retrieve per crank (91cm / 35.83 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI?

Shimano Sedona C3000 HG FI

With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19.84 lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
8.6 out of 10 (91cm / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish