Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX vs Daiwa GS LTD 4000X

Daiwa 22 Exist LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €661.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizePC 2500D-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa GS LTD

Spinning

51.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.67 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight400g / 14.11oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €84.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/270

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX clearly outshines Daiwa GS LTD 4000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa GS LTD 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Daiwa GS LTD?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.