Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX vs Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT, 3000-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10610-305
Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT
Spinning
90.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.62 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €185.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Penn Battle III, 8000 HS, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000HS, 1518039
Penn Battle III
Spinning
69.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight785g / 27.7oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €127.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HS
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and weight (205g / 7,23oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT and Penn Battle III?

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX

  • With a score like 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.