Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX vs Delphin HORNET 20X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

82.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €143.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000S-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Delphin HORNET

Spinning

57.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight240g / 8oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €22.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 20X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). While Delphin HORNET 20X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000S-CX 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 3000S-CX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques