Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)
They differ on 3 published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Drive systemdirect-drivevsbelt
- Rim in the boxNovsYes
- Pedals in the boxNovsYes
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Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce | Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Drive system | direct-drive | belt |
| Rim in the box | No | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | No | Yes |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 5 Nm peak | Not published |
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Not published |
| Weight | 6.85kg | Not published |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Price | $399.99both | |
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|Sboth | |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
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.
Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
Sits in the $300 to $600 band at $399.99.
Which should you choose?
On every figure both manufacturers publish, these two are equivalent. The published specs do not separate them, so decide on price at the moment you buy.
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce specs · Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.