Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce costs $120 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC). They also differ on 3 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$479.99vs$599.99
The CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce costs $120 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Torque8 Nm peakvs5 Nm
- Rim in the boxNovsYes
- Pedals in the boxNovsYes
These two do not quote torque the same way. Thrustmaster does not say whether the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 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.
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Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $479.99 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 8 Nm peak | 5 Nm |
| Rim in the box | No | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | No | Yes |
| Published by one side | ||
| 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 | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|Sboth | |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $120 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
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 T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- Costs $120 more than the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce.
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.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $479.99, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.