Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5 vs Next Level Racing GTLite Air

The GTLite Air costs $120.99 less than the CSL Cockpit V1.5. They also differ on 2 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.

FanatecCSL Cockpit V1.5
Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5
Image: Fanatec
$299.99checked 2026-09-13
Next Level RacingGTLite Air
Next Level Racing GTLite Air
Image: Next Level Racing
$179checked 2026-09-13

What separates them

3Differ
0One side only
0Identical
2Neither publishes
  • Price$299.99vs$179

    The GTLite Air costs $120.99 less than the CSL Cockpit V1.5.

  • Frame typeAluminium tubing with steel bracketsvsCarbon steel
  • Seat includedNovsYes

Specs side by side

Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5Next Level Racing GTLite Air
Where they differ
Price$299.99$179
Frame typeAluminium tubing with steel bracketsCarbon steel
Seat includedNoYes
Not published by eitherprofile size · max user weight

Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5: pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

Nothing in the published specs favours it over the GTLite Air.

Cons

  • Costs $120.99 more than the GTLite Air.

Who it suits

Sits in the under $300 band at $299.99.

Next Level Racing GTLite Air: pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

  • Costs $120.99 less than the CSL Cockpit V1.5.

Cons

Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.

Who it suits

Sits in the under $300 band at $179.

Which should you choose?

On budget alone, the GTLite Air is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $299.99 for the CSL Cockpit V1.5.

Where to buy

Fanatec

CSL Cockpit V1.5

$299.99

Check price at Fanatec
vs
Next Level Racing

GTLite Air

$179

Check price at Next Level Racing

Full CSL Cockpit V1.5 specs · Full GTLite Air specs

Sources

Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.