Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX vs Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 2500-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-251
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
71.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €78.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0/150
Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 101001212
Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG
Spinning
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.05 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight284g / 10.02oz
Line retireve per crank0 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €32.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX clearly outshines Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG?

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish