Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX vs Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

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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 BG MQ, 2500-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-250
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.06 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-H
  • 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 BG MQ 2500-HX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and gear ratio (4.9:1). While Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX 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 BG MQ?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2000S-PX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits
  • Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure