Logitech G RS50 Base vs Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC)
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $50 less than the RS50 Base. Only the RS50 Base publishes PlayStation 5 support. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$449.99vs$399.99
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $50 less than the RS50 Base.
- Drive systemdirect-drivevsbelt
- Platforms
Only the RS50 Base publishes PlayStation 5 support.
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Specs side by side
| Logitech G RS50 Base | Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $449.99 | $399.99 |
| Drive system | direct-drive | belt |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 8 Nm | Not published |
| Rim in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Logitech G RS50 Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T248 (XBOX / PC) does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $50 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 $50 less than the RS50 Base.
Cons
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 Base 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 $449.99 for the RS50 Base.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the RS50 Base publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full RS50 Base specs · Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.