Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX vs Delphin HORNET 40X
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 HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X 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 HORNET?
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
- With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 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.
Delphin HORNET 40X
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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