Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Penn Squall II Conventional

Multireels

55.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics5.89 out of 10

Gear ratio6:1:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight545g / 19.22oz

Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €169.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40 LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs). While Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Higher gear ratio of 5.1:1 (scoring 9.2 out of 10), provides more speed meaning a better solution when quick retrieves really count
Strong, smooth resistance with a drag power of 13kg / 28,66lbs (8.4), great for keeping heavy fish in check, especially near obstacles
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.