Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm vs Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm. Only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes PlayStation 5 support. They also differ on 3 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$599.99vs$399.99
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
- Drive systemdirect-drivevsbelt
- Rim in the boxNovsYes
- Pedals in the boxNovsYes
- Platforms
Only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes PlayStation 5 support.
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Specs side by side
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm | Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $599.99 | $399.99 |
| Drive system | direct-drive | belt |
| Rim in the box | No | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | No | Yes |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| 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 | 7.15kg | Not published |
| Not published by either | input voltage | |
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T248 (XBOX / PC) does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $200 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 $200 less than the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
Cons
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm lists it.
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 $599.99 for the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm specs · Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.