Daiwa BG MQ 20000X vs Penn Battle III 6000X

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Daiwa BG MQ, 20000, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-020
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
Penn Battle III, 6000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII6000, 1518036
Penn Battle III
Spinning
67.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.81 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight590g / 20.81oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €113.30
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/310

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 6000X edges out Daiwa BG MQ 20000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.6:1) and the line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch). Still, Daiwa BG MQ 20000X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 20kg / 44,09lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Penn Battle III?

Penn Battle III 6000X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.8 out of 10 (5.6:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.9 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.