Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce vs Simagic Alpha Wheel Base
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $250.99 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
What separates them
- Price$899.99vs$649
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $250.99 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce | Simagic Alpha Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $899.99 | $649 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 18 Nm holding | Not published |
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Not published |
| Rim in the box | No | Not published |
| Pedals in the box | No | Not published |
| Weight | 11.68kg | Not published |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Alpha Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $250.99 more than the Alpha Wheel Base.
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.
Simagic Alpha Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $250.99 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $649.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $649, against $899.99 for the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
If you are on PC, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Alpha Wheel Base specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.