Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Delphin INKS 3000X

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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

Delphin INKS

Spinning

54.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag-

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €22.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/420

Conclusion

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

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (30kg / 66,14lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Delphin INKS 3000X

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.