Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-XHX vs Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)

Seafishing

77.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.46 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight655g / 23.1oz

Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €785.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size14000-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/300

Daiwa BG MQ

Seafishing

56.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability4 out of 10

Ergonomics6.06 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight235g / 8.29oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €149.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs). While Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 14000-XHX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

A line retrieval (per crank) of 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits
Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure