Logitech G RS50 Base 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 RS50 Base's 8 Nm, which is 1.1 times the peak force at the rim.

The Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.

Specs side by side

Logitech G RS50 BaseSimagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm
Price$449.99$399
Torque8 Nm9 Nm
Drive systemdirect-driveNot published
Quick releaseNot publishedNot published
MountingNot publishedNot published
Input voltageNot publishedNot published
PlatformsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNot published

Logitech G RS50 Base: pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

  • 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 8 Nm where the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm, a shortfall of 1.0 Nm, or 89% of its peak force.
  • Costs $50.99 more than the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.

Who it suits

Mid force. 8 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.

Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits

Pros

  • Produces 9 Nm against the RS50 Base's 8 Nm, which is 1.1 times the peak force at the rim.
  • Costs $50.99 less than the RS50 Base.
  • Better force per dollar: 22.6 Nm per $1,000 against 17.8.

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

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 Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $449.99 for the RS50 Base.

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 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

Logitech G

RS50 Base

$449.99

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Simagic

Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm

$399

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Full RS50 Base specs · Full Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm specs

Sources

Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.