Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)

Both are wheelbases. Here is every published spec side by side, with the source for each figure at the bottom of the page.

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Specs side by side

Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForceThrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)
Price$399.99$399.99
Torque8 Nm peakNot published
Drive systemdirect-drivebelt
Quick releaseQR2Not published
MountingT-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mountingNot published
Input voltageNot publishedNot published
PlatformsPCXbox Series X|SPCXbox Series X|S

Fanatec CSL DD (8 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

Mid force. 8 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $300 to $600 band.

Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

Nothing in the published specs favours it over 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 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

Fanatec

CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce

$399.99

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vs
Thrustmaster

T248 (XBOX / PC)

$399.99

Check price at Amazon

Full CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce specs · Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs

Sources

Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.