Daiwa BG 4000X vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

Daiwa BG, 4000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-400
Daiwa BG
Spinning
69.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.79 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight405g / 14.29oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €108.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/270
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT, 4000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10480-405
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €218.10
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 4000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (230g / 8,11oz). While Daiwa BG 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?

Daiwa BG 4000X

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.