Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW

Seafishing

79.10 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs

Weight850g / 29.98oz

Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €537.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size18000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT

Spinning

51.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.82 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €39.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.05/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and ball bearings (8). While Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Daiwa 20 Laguna LT?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 1000X

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
With a score like 8.53 out of 10 (220g / 7,76oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.