Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

63.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.71 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €213.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000D-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/300

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank85 centimeter / 33.46 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €479.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.7:1) and line retrieve per crank (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch). While Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX

With a fast retrieve 6+1, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX

A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
8 out of 10 (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish