Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-500
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 Legalis LT, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10425-200
Daiwa 20 Legalis LT
Spinning
56.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €65.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX edges out Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and the maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). Still, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 2000X holds its own with strengths like a weight of 185g / 6,53oz and a ergonomics of 6.38 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Daiwa 20 Legalis LT?

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 5000-CX

  • 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