Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm vs Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $200.99 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
What separates them
- Price$599.99vs$399
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $200.99 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm | Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $599.99 | $399 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 8 Nm peak | Not published |
| 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 | 7.15kg | Not published |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Mini Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Alpha Mini Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha Mini Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $200.99 more than the Alpha Mini Wheel Base.
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 Mini Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200.99 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $300 to $600 band at $399.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha Mini Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599.99 for the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
If you are on PC, only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm specs · Full Alpha Mini Wheel Base specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.