Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

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Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

45.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag-

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank68cm / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €17.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.20mm/140m

Daiwa BG MQ

Seafishing

56.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability4 out of 10

Ergonomics6.06 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight235g / 8.29oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €149.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (6) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing

Daiwa BG MQ 2500-HX

At 5 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations
A line retrieval (per crank) of 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits
Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure