Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X vs Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT

Spinning

51.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.82 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €39.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.05/200

Daiwa 22 Exist LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €729.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Laguna LT and Daiwa 22 Exist LT?

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X

A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX

8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.