Logitech G RS50 System vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
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 T818 Black Edition produces 10 Nm against the RS50 System's 8 Nm, which is 1.3 times the peak force at the rim.
The T818 Black Edition costs $50 less than the RS50 System.
Specs side by side
| Logitech G RS50 System | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 8 Nm | 10 Nm continuous |
| 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 | PC |
Logitech G RS50 System: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 8 Nm where the T818 Black Edition produces 10 Nm, a shortfall of 2.0 Nm, or 80% of its peak force.
- Costs $50 more than the T818 Black Edition.
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 $600 to $1,000 band.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 10 Nm against the RS50 System's 8 Nm, which is 1.3 times the peak force at the rim.
- Costs $50 less than the RS50 System.
- Better force per dollar: 15.4 Nm per $1,000 against 11.4.
Cons
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 System lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the RS50 System lists it.
Who it suits
Mid force. 10 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $600 to $1,000 band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the T818 Black Edition is the cheaper of the two at $649.99, against $699.99 for the RS50 System.
On force, the T818 Black Edition is the stronger unit at 10 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 System publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the RS50 System publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full RS50 System specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.