Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Delphin HORNET 40X

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Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Delphin HORNET

Spinning

44.40 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.6 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight340g / 11oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €25.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL and Delphin HORNET?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Strong, smooth resistance with a drag power of 13kg / 28,66lbs (8.4), great for keeping heavy fish in check, especially near obstacles
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.