Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €204.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT

Spinning

66.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €72.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.