Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX

Penn Battle III

Spinning

69.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs

Weight785g / 27.7oz

Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €127.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT

Spinning

90.10 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.62 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €185.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and weight (205g / 7,23oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX

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.
8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish