Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX vs Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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

Penn Squall II Levelwind

Multireels

66.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.97 out of 10

Gear ratio4:9:1

Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs

Weight500g / 17.64oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €138.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 LW LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-HX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and gear ratio (5.8:1). While Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX 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.