Daiwa BG MQ 20000X vs Delphin CarbonIX 1000X

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

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

Delphin CarbonIX

Spinning

49.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.85 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight204g / 7.2oz

Line retireve per crank0 inch

Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €40.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.1/285

Conclusion

Daiwa BG MQ 20000X clearly outshines Delphin CarbonIX 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (20kg / 44,09lbs) and total score (5.59 out of 10). While Delphin CarbonIX 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 20000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Delphin CarbonIX?

Daiwa BG MQ 20000X

With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (20kg / 44,09lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators

Delphin CarbonIX 1000X

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.64 out of 10 (204g / 7,2oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.