Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-405
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
77.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.69 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €208.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/300
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59300
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €23.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.69 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

  • At 5.82 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval