Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT

Spinning

64.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €66.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €218.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.