Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-XHX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G), 5000-XH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10315-051
Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G)
Seafishing
72.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.85 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight385g / 13.58oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €499.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-400
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €490.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-XHX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). While Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) and Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 4000-XHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly