Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base 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.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We earn a commission when you buy through links on this page. It does not change what you pay, and it does not decide what we recommend. Every spec here is sourced and dated.
The difference in one line
The Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base produces 28 Nm against the T818 Black Edition's 10 Nm, which is 2.8 times the peak force at the rim.
The T818 Black Edition costs $319.01 less than the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $969 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 10 Nm continuous |
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | PC |
Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 28 Nm against the T818 Black Edition's 10 Nm, which is 2.8 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 28.9 Nm per $1,000 against 15.4.
Cons
- Costs $319.01 more than the T818 Black Edition.
- No published PC support, where the T818 Black Edition lists it.
Who it suits
Professional force. 28 Nm needs a bolted aluminium-profile rig; a desk clamp will not hold it.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $319.01 less than the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 10 Nm where the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base produces 28 Nm, a shortfall of 18.0 Nm, or 36% of its peak force.
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 $969 for the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
On force, the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base is the stronger unit at 28 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 PC, only the T818 Black Edition publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.