Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce vs Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm
The Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm produces 8 Nm against the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce's 5 Nm, 1.6 times the force at the rim. The CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce costs $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$399.99vs$599.99
The CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce costs $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
- Torque5 Nm peakvs8 Nm peak
The Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm produces 8 Nm against the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce's 5 Nm, 1.6 times the force at the rim.
- Weight6.85kgvs7.15kg
- Platforms
Only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes PlayStation 5 support.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce | Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $399.99 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 5 Nm peak | 8 Nm peak |
| Weight | 6.85kg | 7.15kg |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Quick release | QR2both | |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottomboth | |
| Rim in the box | Noboth | |
| Pedals in the box | Noboth | |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
Cons
- Produces 5 Nm where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm produces 8 Nm, a shortfall of 3.0 Nm, or 63% of its peak force.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm lists it.
Who it suits
At 5 Nm this sits in the lowest torque band the database holds, under 6 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 8 Nm against the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce's 5 Nm, which is 1.6 times the peak force at the rim.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $200 more than the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce.
Who it suits
At 8 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $399.99, against $599.99 for the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
On force, the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm is the stronger unit at 8 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 Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes support for it.
What changed from the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce to the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm
Both are Fanatec wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- Peak torque moves from 5 Nm to 8 Nm, a change of 3.0 Nm.
- List price moves from $399.99 to $599.99, a difference of $200.
- PlayStation 5 support is added on the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.