Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2500SX vs Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

88.10 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.5 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight150g / 5.29oz

Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €478.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500S
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

67.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.79 out of 10

Ergonomics5.48 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight645g / 22.75oz

Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €237.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size10000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2500SX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and line retrieve per crank (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch). While Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2500SX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 2500SX

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.29 out of 10 (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles