Logitech G G923 vs Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm
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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The difference in one line
The Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm against the G923's 2.3 Nm, which is 3.9 times the peak force at the rim.
The G923 costs $49.01 less than the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.
Specs side by side
| Logitech G G923 | Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $399 |
| Torque | 2.3 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Drive system | Not published | Not published |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
Logitech G G923: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $49.01 less than the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 2.3 Nm where the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm, a shortfall of 6.7 Nm, or 26% of its peak force.
Who it suits
Entry force. At 2.3 Nm this suits a desk clamp and a first direct-drive or gear-driven setup, in the $300 to $600 band.
Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 9 Nm against the G923's 2.3 Nm, which is 3.9 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 22.6 Nm per $1,000 against 6.6.
Cons
- Costs $49.01 more than the G923.
- No published PC support, where the G923 lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the G923 lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the G923 lists it.
Who it suits
Mid force. 9 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.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the G923 is the cheaper of the two at $349.99, against $399 for the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.
On force, the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the stronger unit at 9 Nm. Remember that peak torque is a ceiling rather than a setting, and a rig that flexes wastes the extra output.
If you are on PC, only the G923 publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the G923 publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the G923 publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full G923 specs · Full Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.