Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce vs Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce
The Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce produces 25 Nm against the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce's 18 Nm, 1.4 times the force at the rim. The ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce costs $300 less than the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce. They also differ on 2 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$899.99vs$1,199.99
The ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce costs $300 less than the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
- Torque18 Nm holdingvs25 Nm holding
The Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce produces 25 Nm against the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce's 18 Nm, 1.4 times the force at the rim.
- Mounting
The two published statements differ. Both print in full in the sheet below.
- Weight11.68kgvs13.41kg
- Platforms
Only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes PlayStation 5 support.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce | Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $899.99 | $1,199.99 |
| Torque | 18 Nm holding | 25 Nm holding |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Anodized aluminum body with cooling fins, doubles as the rail mounting system |
| Weight | 11.68kg | 13.41kg |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Quick release | QR2both | |
| Rim in the box | Noboth | |
| Pedals in the box | Noboth | |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $300 less than the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 18 Nm where the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce produces 25 Nm, a shortfall of 7.0 Nm, or 72% of its peak force.
Who it suits
At 18 Nm this sits in the upper band, between 12 and 21 Nm. Makers of bases in this band publish rig-mounting patterns rather than desk clamps.
Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 25 Nm against the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce's 18 Nm, which is 1.4 times the holding force at the rim.
Cons
- Costs $300 more than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
At 25 Nm this is among the highest published figures in the database.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $899.99, against $1,199.99 for the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce is the stronger unit at 25 Nm. Peak torque is the most the motor can produce. You set the level you drive at below it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
What changed from the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce to the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce
Both are Fanatec wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- Holding torque moves from 18 Nm to 25 Nm, a change of 7.0 Nm.
- List price moves from $899.99 to $1,199.99, a difference of $300.
Where to buy
Full ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.