Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000-XHX vs Daiwa BG MQ 20000X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

88.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €143.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Daiwa BG MQ

Seafishing

55.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.71 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs

Weight860g / 30.34oz

Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €214.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa BG MQ 20000X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch). While Daiwa BG MQ 20000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000-XHX

A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
With a score like 8.37 out of 10 (245g / 8,64oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish