Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX vs Delphin MonoDRAG 4000X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.07 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight280g / 9.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €168.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Delphin MonoDRAG

Spinning

57.60 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.73 out of 10

Ergonomics6 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag-

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/215

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Delphin MonoDRAG 4000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Delphin MonoDRAG 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Delphin MonoDRAG?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX

With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish