Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
The T598 (XBOX / PC) costs $50 less than the T818 Black Edition. Only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes Xbox Series X|S support. They also differ on 3 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$599.99vs$649.99
The T598 (XBOX / PC) costs $50 less than the T818 Black Edition.
- Torque5 Nmvs10 Nm continuous
- Rim in the boxYesvsNo
- Pedals in the boxYesvsNo
- Platforms
Only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes Xbox Series X|S support.
These two do not quote torque the same way. Thrustmaster does not say whether the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm is peak, holding, or continuous. Thrustmaster states continuous for the T818 Black Edition. 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
| Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $599.99 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 5 Nm | 10 Nm continuous |
| Rim in the box | Yes | No |
| Pedals in the box | Yes | No |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S | PC |
| Same figure on both | ||
| Drive system | direct-driveboth | |
| Not published by either | quick release · mounting · input voltage · weight | |
Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $50 less than the T818 Black Edition.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
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.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Cons
- Costs $50 more than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
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 T598 (XBOX / PC) is the cheaper of the two at $599.99, against $649.99 for the T818 Black Edition.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
What changed from the T598 (XBOX / PC) to the T818 Black Edition
Both are Thrustmaster wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- Thrustmaster quotes the T598 (XBOX / PC) as 5 Nm with no stated basis and the T818 Black Edition as 10 Nm continuous, so the torque step is not stated.
- List price moves from $599.99 to $649.99, a difference of $50.
Where to buy
Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.