Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5 vs Playseat Evolution Black ActiFit

The Evolution Black ActiFit costs $0.99 less than the CSL Cockpit V1.5. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.

FanatecCSL Cockpit V1.5
Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5
Image: Fanatec
$299.99checked 2026-09-13
PlayseatEvolution Black ActiFit
Playseat Evolution Black ActiFit
Image: Playseat
$299checked 2026-09-13

What separates them

2Differ
1One side only
0Identical
2Neither publishes
  • Price$299.99vs$299

    The Evolution Black ActiFit costs $0.99 less than the CSL Cockpit V1.5.

  • Seat includedNovsYes

Specs side by side

Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5Playseat Evolution Black ActiFit
Where they differ
Price$299.99$299
Seat includedNoYes
Published by one side
Frame typeAluminium tubing with steel bracketsNot published
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 Evolution Black ActiFit.

Cons

  • Costs $0.99 more than the Evolution Black ActiFit.

Who it suits

Sits in the under $300 band at $299.99.

Playseat Evolution Black ActiFit: pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

  • Costs $0.99 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 $299.

Which should you choose?

On budget alone, the Evolution Black ActiFit is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $299.99 for the CSL Cockpit V1.5.

Where to buy

Fanatec

CSL Cockpit V1.5

$299.99

Check price at Fanatec
vs
Playseat

Evolution Black ActiFit

$299

Check price at Playseat

Full CSL Cockpit V1.5 specs · Full Evolution Black ActiFit specs

Sources

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