Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XHX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
59.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight285g / 10.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €159.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000D-XH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

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 4000D-XHX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XHX 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 4000D-XHX
- At 5.82 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), 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
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