Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

91.80 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 crank67 centimeter / 26.38 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €250.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Penn International VISW

Multireels

67.60 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.68 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1

Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs

Weight1590g / 56.09oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €559.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX clearly outshines Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX, offering significantly better performance in weight (160g / 5,64oz) and maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). While Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Airity LT and Penn International VISW?

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX

A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
With a score like 8.93 out of 10 (160g / 5,64oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.