Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X

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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

Delphin IXCELA AL BODY

Spinning

45.90 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight334g / 11.78oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX clearly outshines Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and durability (8.81 out of 10). While Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Delphin IXCELA AL BODY?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (630g / 22,22oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.