Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X vs Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.54 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandCORMORAN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €22.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250

Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.06 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €149.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Conclusion
Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and total score (5.66 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 2500-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 2500X
- 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 2500-HX
- At 5 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations
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