Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce vs Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $80.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$479.99vs$399
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $80.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
- Torque8 Nm peakvs9 Nm
These two do not quote torque the same way. Simagic does not say whether the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm's 9 Nm is peak, holding, or continuous. Fanatec states peak for the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce. The figures are printed as published, and we do not rank one against the other, because that would be arithmetic on unlike measurements.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce | Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $479.99 | $399 |
| Torque | 8 Nm peak | 9 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom | Not published |
| Rim in the box | No | Not published |
| Pedals in the box | No | Not published |
| Weight | 6.85kg | Not published |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $80.99 more than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
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.
Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $80.99 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- 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 Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $479.99 for the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
If you are on PC, only the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for 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 Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.