Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $80 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce. They also differ on 3 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$479.99vs$399.99
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $80 less than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
- Drive systemdirect-drivevsbelt
- Rim in the boxNovsYes
- Pedals in the boxNovsYes
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Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce | Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $479.99 | $399.99 |
| Drive system | direct-drive | belt |
| Rim in the box | No | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | No | Yes |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 8 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 | ||
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|Sboth | |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $80 more than the T248 (XBOX / PC).
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.
Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $80 less than the CSL DD (8 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 budget alone, the T248 (XBOX / PC) is the cheaper of the two at $399.99, against $479.99 for the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce specs · Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.