Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX vs Delphin HORNET 40X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
76.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €133.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

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 LEXA LT 2500SX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX
- 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 8.57 out of 10 (215g / 7,58oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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