Logitech G RS50 Base vs Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$449.99vs$399
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.
- Torque8 Nmvs9 Nm
These two do not quote torque the same way. Neither Logitech G nor Simagic says whether its figure is peak, holding, or continuous. 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
| Logitech G RS50 Base | Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $449.99 | $399 |
| Torque | 8 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · rim in the box · pedals in the box · input voltage · weight | |
Logitech G RS50 Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $50.99 more than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
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 EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the RS50 Base lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 Base lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the RS50 Base lists it.
Who it suits
At 9 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $449.99 for the RS50 Base.
If you are on PC, only the RS50 Base publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the RS50 Base publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the RS50 Base publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full RS50 Base specs · Full Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.