Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW

Seafishing

86.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €577.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size10000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

64.50 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.69 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles