Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

91.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €234.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

64.40 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight200g / 7.05oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €70.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.1 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500D(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.