Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 2000X

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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
Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 101001211
Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG
Spinning
48.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank0 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €29.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX clearly outshines Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 2000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and durability (8.81 out of 10). While Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 2000X 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 QUEEN MonoDRAG?

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
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 2000X

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