MOZA R12 vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The R12 costs $170.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC). They also differ on 3 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$429vs$599.99
The R12 costs $170.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Torque12 Nm peakvs5 Nm
- Rim in the boxNovsYes
- Pedals in the boxNovsYes
These two do not quote torque the same way. Thrustmaster does not say whether the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm is peak, holding, or continuous. MOZA states peak for the R12. 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
| MOZA R12 | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $429 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 12 Nm peak | 5 Nm |
| Rim in the box | No | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | No | Yes |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Supported | Not published |
| Input voltage | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Not published by either | mounting · weight | |
MOZA R12: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $170.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
Who it suits
At 12 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
- Works on PC, which the R12 does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the R12 does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $170.99 more than the R12.
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 R12 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
If you are on PC, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full R12 specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.