Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 1000D(U)X vs Delphin HORNET 50X

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT, 1000D(U), left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10435-100
Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT
Spinning
56.60 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €69.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D(U)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Delphin HORNET, 50, 50, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 286037050
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 LEGALIS LT 1000D(U)X clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 50X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and weight (175g / 6,17oz). While Delphin HORNET 50X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 1000D(U)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT and Delphin HORNET?

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 1000D(U)X

  • A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
  • With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.