Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €261.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

54.00 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.02 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight295g / 10.41oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.