Logitech G RS50 Base vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The RS50 Base costs $150 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC). 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$599.99
The RS50 Base costs $150 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Torque8 Nmvs5 Nm
- Platforms
Only the RS50 Base publishes PlayStation 5 support.
These two do not quote torque the same way. Neither Logitech G nor Thrustmaster 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 | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $449.99 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 8 Nm | 5 Nm |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Published by one side | ||
| Rim in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Logitech G RS50 Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $150 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T598 (XBOX / PC) does not list support for.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
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 T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the RS50 Base.
Cons
- Costs $150 more than the RS50 Base.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 Base lists it.
Who it suits
At 5 Nm this sits in the lowest torque band the database holds, under 6 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the RS50 Base is the cheaper of the two at $449.99, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the RS50 Base publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full RS50 Base specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.