Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX vs Delphin ELIXIR 4000X

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank85 centimeter / 33.46 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €479.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Delphin ELIXIR

Spinning

52.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €19.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/375

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX clearly outshines Delphin ELIXIR 4000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch). While Delphin ELIXIR 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
8 out of 10 (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.