Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 2000S-H, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-201
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
92.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.52 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight145g / 5.11oz
Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €469.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000S-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 2500-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-251
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
71.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 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 bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €78.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.28 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX

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

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

  • 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