Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

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 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €226.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX 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 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.