Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 1000DX

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 8000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-805
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.81 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €242.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300
Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ), 1000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10426-100
Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)
Spinning
78.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €151.50
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 1000DX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.1:1) and the total score (7.88 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 15kg / 33,07lbs and a ball bearings of 6+1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)?

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 1000DX

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