Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Delphin IXTREK 5000X

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Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

Seafishing

71.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

Delphin IXTREK

Spinning

45.90 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight310g / 10.93oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440

Conclusion

Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and weight (630g / 22,22oz). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R and Delphin IXTREK?

Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (630g / 22,22oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain