Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX

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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 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

56.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €73.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and durability (8.69 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX 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 Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

With a fast retrieve 99 centimeter / 38.98 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.