Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

67.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €77.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

89.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €210.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.5 out of 10) and total score (8.99 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.