Simagic Alpha Wheel Base vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $0.99 less than the T818 Black Edition.
What separates them
- Price$649vs$649.99
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $0.99 less than the T818 Black Edition.
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Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha Wheel Base | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $649 | $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 Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $0.99 less than the T818 Black Edition.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the T818 Black Edition lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $649.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Wheel Base does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $0.99 more than the Alpha Wheel Base.
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 Alpha Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $649, against $649.99 for the T818 Black Edition.
If you are on PC, only the T818 Black Edition publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha Wheel Base specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.