Daiwa RX LT 1000X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

Daiwa RX LT, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10423-101
Daiwa RX LT
Spinning
49.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.71 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings2

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €32.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.05/200
Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT, 5000-C(U), left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10435-500
Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT
Spinning
67.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €77.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-C(U)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X clearly outshines Daiwa RX LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and ball bearings (5). While Daiwa RX LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa RX LT and Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT?

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
  • Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency