Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC). They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$399vs$599.99
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Torque9 Nmvs5 Nm
These two do not quote torque the same way. Neither Simagic 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
| Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $399 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 9 Nm | 5 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Rim in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | Yes |
| Platforms | Not published | PC, Xbox Series X|S |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
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 9 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 Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $200.99 more than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
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 Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, 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 Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.