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LOGITECH RACING WHEEL REVIEWS AND CONTENT
Logitech Pros and Cons
Pros
- Natively console compatible (PlayStation & Xbox)
- Force Feedback is strong enough for the majority of people
- Ability to tune force feedback and driving settings or switch profiles directly from the wheel
- Industry’s best compatibility and game level integration (Many games already have presets baked in, etc)
- Very approachable and easy to use software that provides a good driving experience right out of the box.
- Excellent consistency in the driving experience between different games
- TrueForce genuinely adds immersion to the driving experience for the games that support it
- Cockpit or wheel stand not essential. Integrated table clamp and pedals can be used on the floor without the need to purchase additional accessories
Cons
- Limited ecosystem of products within the G-Pro line.
- No G-Pro Shifter or Handbrake available.
- Uses Logitech’s G-Hub software which a lot of people consider bloatware (high parasitic load compared to competitors).
- Base is physically very large which limits installation options
Asetek SimSports
Asetek SimSports are a relative newcomer to the Direct Drive market, having only released their first wheel base about a year ago at the time of writing. Their first product, the Invicta hydraulic sim racing pedals were released about a year before that.
However they are a division of a much larger company in Asetek who make a lot of the All-In-One water cooling products you probably have in your gaming PC, as well as for huge server farms, etc, so despite their relatively small market share in Sim racing, they are a big company with a lot of money behind them to innovate in the sim racing space. They came straight out of the gate with impressively well refined products, and their ecosystem is maturing quickly.
Asetek Simsports market their products in 3 distinct tiers which are intended to suit the needs and budget of sim racers within the mid to high end market. However they have taken a unique approach to this, and where other brands sacrifice build quality and materials in their lower end hardware, Asetek Simsports removes features like extra buttons, LED lighting, motor strength, etc to reduce the price of their cheaper products.
This means not only are the materials used and the overall build quality is consistent across the range, but many of their products can be upgraded from La Prima spec to Forte. Pretty cool!
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Asetek SimSports REVIEWS AND CONTENT
Asetek SimSports Pros and Cons
Pros
- Industry leading Force Feedback quality
- Outstanding quick release and open ecosystem that allows just about any wheel to be used wirelessly with their bases
- Clean and easy to use software despite being feature rich
- Products are cross compatible between product ranges and in some cases even upgradeable without the need to buy a whole new device
- Outstanding customer service as reported by most customers we’ve spoken to
- Rapidly expanding network of partner wheel manufacturers
- Backed by a large parent company with greater resources than some smaller competitors.
Cons
- No Native Console Compatibility
- Limited ecosystem with no shifter or handbrake at the time of writing
- Current wheels are…. let’s say “polarising” in their visual design
- Products use a different mounting pattern to well established competitors which means you may have to drill holes in some cockpits to mount properly
MOZA Racing
Moza exploded onto the scene out of nowhere in 2021 with their R16 Direct Drive wheel base, and took advantage of Fanatec’s stock problems at the time by releasing a huge range of products and very quickly building a large market share. They now boast an extensive ecosystem with Load Cell pedals, wheelbases ranging from an entry level 5NM, all the way through to their high end R21 21NM wheel base, shifters and a hand brake. They also have a large variety of wheels to suit various budgets and driving styles, and even recently released a dedicated truck sim wheel!
Due to their rapid growth and the speed in which they’ve released products, the products themselves are a little less refined than we find elsewhere, but overall they provide a good driving experience for the aggressive price point which has certainly been a big factor in their success.
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MOZA RACING REVIEWS AND CONTENT
MOZA Racing Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extensive ecosystem with something to suit just about everyone
- Can upgrade your base without having to upgrade all your wheels
- Great (and cheap) Quick Release
- Well established reseller network
Cons
- No Native Console Compatibility (R3 3NM Xbox compatible bundle was announced 9 months ago but has not been released as of the time of writing)
- Build quality and materials not as refined as other alternatives but OK for price
- More filtering required in force feedback settings than other alternatives in order to remove robotic feel, which also sacrifices fine force feedback detail.
- Software is glitchy and unrefined compared to other brands despite lots of adjustability.
- Current pedal offerings are inferior to competitors even at the same price point
- Many users report overheating issues when using more aggressive force feedback settings
- Shipping price varies massively depending on location so shop around