Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce vs MOZA R9
The R9 produces 9 Nm against the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce's 8 Nm, 1.1 times the force at the rim. The R9 costs $150.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce. They also differ on 2 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$479.99vs$329
The R9 costs $150.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
- Torque8 Nm peakvs9 Nm peak
The R9 produces 9 Nm against the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce's 8 Nm, 1.1 times the force at the rim.
- Quick releaseQR2vsSupported
- MountingT-nut rail system on sides and bottomvsBottom mount
- Platforms
Only the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce publishes Xbox Series X|S support.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce | MOZA R9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $479.99 | $329 |
| Torque | 8 Nm peak | 9 Nm peak |
| Quick release | QR2 | Supported |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Bottom mount |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S | PC |
| Published by one side | ||
| Input voltage | Not published | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out |
| Weight | 6.85kg | Not published |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Rim in the box | Noboth | |
| Pedals in the box | Noboth | |
Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the R9 does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 8 Nm where the R9 produces 9 Nm, a shortfall of 1.0 Nm, or 89% of its peak force.
- Costs $150.99 more than the R9.
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.
MOZA R9: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 9 Nm against the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce's 8 Nm, which is 1.1 times the peak force at the rim.
- Costs $150.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
- Better force per dollar: 27.4 Nm per $1,000 against 16.7.
Cons
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
At 9 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 R9 is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $479.99 for the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the R9 is the stronger unit at 9 Nm. Peak torque is the most the motor can produce. You set the level you drive at below it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce specs · Full R9 specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.