Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX vs Daiwa BG 5000X

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 BG
Spinning
57.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.82 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight640g / 22.58oz
Line retireve per crank120 centimeter / 47.24 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €115.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/430
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and weight (145g / 5,11oz). While Daiwa BG 5000X 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 BG?
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- Super lightweight thanks to its score and value 9.03 out of 10 (145g / 5,11oz), great reel for finesse fishing where comfort and control matter the most
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76 centimeter / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
Daiwa BG 5000X
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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