Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT

Spinning

89.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.6 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €179.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

67.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €77.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.94 out of 10) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.