Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

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Daiwa BG MQ, 4000D-XH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-400
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
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 2500-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-251
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
71.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €78.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX edges out Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). Still, Daiwa BG MQ 4000D-XHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 99 centimeter / 38.98 inch and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups