Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $200 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC). They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$399.99vs$599.99
The T248 (XBOX / PC) costs $200 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Drive systembeltvsdirect-drive
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Specs side by side
| Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC) | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $399.99 | $599.99 |
| Drive system | belt | direct-drive |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | Not published | 5 Nm |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Rim in the box | Yesboth | |
| Pedals in the box | Yesboth | |
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|Sboth | |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Thrustmaster T248 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $200 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
Sits in the $300 to $600 band at $399.99.
Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the T248 (XBOX / PC).
Cons
- Costs $200 more than the T248 (XBOX / PC).
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 T248 (XBOX / PC) is the cheaper of the two at $399.99, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
What changed from the T248 (XBOX / PC) to the T598 (XBOX / PC)
Both are Thrustmaster wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- List price moves from $399.99 to $599.99, a difference of $200.
Where to buy
Full T248 (XBOX / PC) specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.