Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX vs Delphin HORNET 50X

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
65.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.06oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €78.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.62 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight360g / 12oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €26.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size50
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/400
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 50X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). While Delphin HORNET 50X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX
- 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
- With a score like 8.67 out of 10 (200g / 7,06oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
Similar comparisons

Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 6000X


Shimano Sedona FJ C5000XGFJX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X


Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X


Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 2000D-XH 2000D-XHX vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000D(U)X


Daiwa BG 4000X vs Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X


Delphin BRONZ 4000X vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX


Delphin BRONZ 4000X vs Shimano Catana FE 4000X


Daiwa BG 3000X vs Daiwa 24 REGAL LT 2000D-XH 2000D-XHX


Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X vs Delphin ELIXIR 5000X


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X vs Delphin BRONZ 4000X


Daiwa BG 4000X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000D(U)X


Shimano Catana FE 4000X vs Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X


Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Catana FE 4000X


Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X vs Daiwa BG 4000X


Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000D(U)X vs Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X


Shimano Catana FE 4000X vs Shimano Sedona FJ C5000XGFJX


Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 2500X vs Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X


Shimano Sedona FJ C5000XGFJX vs Daiwa BG 3000X


Daiwa BG 3000X vs Delphin QUEEN MonoDRAG 3000X
