Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 6000X

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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
Daiwa 20 Legalis LT, 6000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10425-600
Daiwa 20 Legalis LT
Spinning
63.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.66 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €82.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX edges out Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 6000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (290g / 10,23oz) and the durability (8.69 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 6000X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.1:1 and a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa 20 Legalis LT?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

  • With a weight score of 9.17 out of 10 (290g / 10,23oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 6000X

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