Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

67.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.22 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight235g / 8.29oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €79.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa 20 Airity LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €261.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.