Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX

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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 24 NZon Plus LT

Feeder And Match

94.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.97 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight290g / 10.23oz

Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €177.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000S-CP
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch) and weight (290g / 10,23oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX

Rated 8.34 out of 10 (290g / 10,23oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios