Logitech G RS50 Base vs Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.
What separates them
- Price$449.99vs$399
The Alpha Mini Wheel Base costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.
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Specs side by side
| Logitech G RS50 Base | Simagic Alpha Mini Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $449.99 | $399 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 8 Nm | Not published |
| 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 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.
Cons
- Costs $50.99 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 $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
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 $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 Mini Wheel Base specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.