Simagic Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
The T818 Black Edition costs $249.01 less than the Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base.
What separates them
- Price$899vs$649.99
The T818 Black Edition costs $249.01 less than the Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base.
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Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $899 | $649.99 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | Not published | 10 Nm continuous |
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Rim in the box | Not published | No |
| Pedals in the box | Not published | No |
| Platforms | Not published | PC |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Simagic Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the T818 Black Edition.
Cons
- Costs $249.01 more than the T818 Black Edition.
- No published PC support, where the T818 Black Edition lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $899.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $249.01 less than the Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base.
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base does not list support for.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
At 10 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $600 to $1,000 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the T818 Black Edition is the cheaper of the two at $649.99, against $899 for the Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base.
If you are on PC, only the T818 Black Edition publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha Ultimate Wheel Base specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.