Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX vs Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €212.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

77.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.69 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight290g / 10.23oz

Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €208.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.2:1) and the maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 99 centimeter / 38.98 inch and a durability of 8.69 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.