Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

56.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €74.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €218.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques