Daiwa BG 3500X vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX

Daiwa BG, 3500, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-350
Daiwa BG
Spinning
69.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.77 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight400g / 14.11oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €104.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/220
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 5000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-500
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €519.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 3500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (205g / 7,23oz). While Daiwa BG 3500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa BG 3500X

  • Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.