Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX vs Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 10000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-105
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
Daiwa BG MQ, 3000D-XH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-300
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.02 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX edges out Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.79 out of 10) and the maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs). Still, Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch and a weight of 265g / 9,35oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits