Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX vs Shimano TLD 20X

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Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, PC 2500-H, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-252
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €478.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizePC 2500-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano TLD, 20, right hand, Multiplier reel with drag brake, Lever Drag, TLD20
Shimano TLD
Seafishing
63.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.6 out of 10
Ergonomics5.85 out of 10
Gear ratio3.6:1
Maximum drag10.5kg / 23,15lbs
Weight668g / 23.56oz
Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €179.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX clearly outshines Shimano TLD 20X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and gear ratio (5.7:1). While Shimano TLD 20X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-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

Shimano TLD 20X

  • A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance