Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 2000S-P, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-203
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
83.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.52 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight145g / 5.11oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €471.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000S-P
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10113-250
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN
Spinning
53.50 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight300g / 10.58oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €45.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.38 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX

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

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X

  • 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
  • A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers