Logitech G RS50 Base vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
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 RS50 Base produces 8 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 1.6 times the peak force at the rim.
The RS50 Base costs $150 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Specs side by side
| Logitech G RS50 Base | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 8 Nm | 5 Nm |
| Drive system | direct-drive | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | PCXbox Series X|S |
Logitech G RS50 Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 8 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 1.6 times the peak force at the rim.
- Costs $150 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Better force per dollar: 17.8 Nm per $1,000 against 8.3.
- 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
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.
Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the RS50 Base.
Cons
- Produces 5 Nm where the RS50 Base produces 8 Nm, a shortfall of 3.0 Nm, or 63% of its peak force.
- Costs $150 more than the RS50 Base.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 Base lists it.
Who it suits
Entry force. At 5 Nm this suits a desk clamp and a first direct-drive or gear-driven setup, in the $300 to $600 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).
On force, the RS50 Base is the stronger unit at 8 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 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.