Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX vs Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX

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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 Torium

Multireels

83.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs

Weight790g / 27.87oz

Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €279.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.6/429

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX edges out Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and the weight (165g / 5,82oz). Still, Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 4 and a gear ratio of 5.1:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX

With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques