Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

52.30 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag6kg / 13.23lbs

Weight435g / 15.34oz

Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/250

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT

Spinning

82.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.6 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €179.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (195g / 6,88oz) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.