Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX vs Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

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Daiwa 20 Airity LT, 1000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10115-100
Daiwa 20 Airity LT
Spinning
91.60 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.47 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight160g / 5.64oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €255.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Daiwa BG MQ, 3000D-XH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-300
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.02 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX clearly outshines Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and total score (9.16 out of 10). While Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Airity LT and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX

  • 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 3000D-XHX

  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits