Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX

Shimano 19 Stella, 8000 HG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW8000HGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
82.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank107 centimeter / 42.13 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/275
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, 5000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-500
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €519.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX edges out Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch) and the weight (205g / 7,23oz). Still, Shimano 19 Stella 8000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 25kg / 55,12lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-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.
  • A high retrieve rate of 10 out of 10 (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly