Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

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 BG MQ

Seafishing

56.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability4 out of 10

Ergonomics6.02 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight265g / 9.35oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €149.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs). While Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX 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 BG MQ?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

With a weight score of 9.24 out of 10 (265g / 9,35oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits