Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) 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.
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The difference in one line
The T818 Black Edition produces 10 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 2.0 times the peak force at the rim.
The T598 (XBOX / PC) costs $50 less than the T818 Black Edition.
Specs side by side
| Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 5 Nm | 10 Nm continuous |
| Drive system | direct-drive | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|S | PC |
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
- Produces 5 Nm where the T818 Black Edition produces 10 Nm, a shortfall of 5.0 Nm, or 50% of its peak force.
Who it suits
Entry force. At 5 Nm this suits a desk clamp and a first direct-drive or gear-driven setup, in the $300 to $600 band.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 10 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 2.0 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 15.4 Nm per $1,000 against 8.3.
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
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 T598 (XBOX / PC) is the cheaper of the two at $599.99, against $649.99 for the T818 Black Edition.
On force, the T818 Black Edition is the stronger unit at 10 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 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.
- Peak torque moves from 5 Nm to 10 Nm, a change of 5.0 Nm.
- 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.