Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Daiwa BG MQ 8000-HX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
36.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandCORMORAN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €20.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
59.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.63 out of 10
Ergonomics5.49 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight635g / 22.4oz
Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €189.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300
Conclusion
Daiwa BG MQ 8000-HX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and total score (5.96 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 8000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF and Daiwa BG MQ?
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X
- Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
Daiwa BG MQ 8000-HX
- Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
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