Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX

Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-402
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €649.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-500
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
67.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €79.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX

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

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX

  • Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency