Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
The T818 Black Edition costs $250 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce. Only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes PlayStation 5 support. Only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes Xbox Series X|S support. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$899.99vs$649.99
The T818 Black Edition costs $250 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
- Torque18 Nm holdingvs10 Nm continuous
- Platforms
Only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes PlayStation 5 support. Only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes Xbox Series X|S support.
These two do not quote torque the same way. Fanatec states holding torque and Thrustmaster states continuous torque. The figures are printed as published, and we do not rank one against the other, because that would be arithmetic on unlike measurements.
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Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $899.99 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 18 Nm holding | 10 Nm continuous |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | PC |
| Published by one side | ||
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Not published |
| Weight | 11.68kg | Not published |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| 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
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $250 more than the T818 Black Edition.
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.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $250 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- 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
At 10 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $600 to $1,000 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the T818 Black Edition is the cheaper of the two at $649.99, against $899.99 for the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
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 T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.