Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X

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Daiwa BG MQ, 2500-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-250
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.06 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59250
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.54 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €22.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250

Conclusion

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and total score (5.66 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

  • At 5 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval