Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX vs Delphin HORNET 40X

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

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X 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.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Airity LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.77 out of 10 (185g / 6,53oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
Similar comparisons

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag


Shimano Catana FE 2500X vs Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX


Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X


Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 3000D-CXH 3000D-CXHX


Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn Battle III 8000 HSX


Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK X LT 2500 S-XHX


Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R


Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R


Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK X LT 2500 S-XHX


Shimano Catana FE 2500X vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX


Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R vs Penn Battle III 8000 HSX


Daiwa 22 PROREX V LT 4000-CXHX vs Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag


Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX


Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 3000D-CXH 3000D-CXHX vs Delphin CarbonIX 2000X


Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 3000-CX


Daiwa 22 PROREX V LT 4000-CXHX vs Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX


Delphin CarbonIX 2000X vs Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX


Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX


Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R


Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X vs Shimano 19 Stella 14000 XGX
