- The MOZA R5 Pro is the newest of the three. It arrived on July 28, 2026 with a 21-bit magnetic encoder, 600 MHz CPU, 1000 Hz USB polling, the NexGen Force Feedback 5.0 algorithm and a complete bundle priced at €419. Its biggest advantage is the combination of new hardware, a flexible PC ecosystem and extensive connectivity directly through the wheel base itself. Its limitation is just as clear: it is PC-only and there is no way to increase its torque through a later upgrade. - The Fanatec CSL DD remains the most mature option of the three. It was announced in June 2021 and began reaching customers in October of that year. Today it includes QR2 and, since June 2026, FullForce support via firmware. It delivers 5 Nm of peak torque with the 90 W power supply and 8 Nm peak with the 180 W Boost Kit 180. It works on PC and can be made Xbox-compatible by using a licensed Fanatec Xbox steering wheel, but it is not compatible with PlayStation and cannot be upgraded to become compatible. - The Thrustmaster T598 is the most technically unusual alternative thanks to its axial-flux Direct Axial Drive motor. Thrustmaster specifies 5 Nm of constant torque, overshoot capability of up to 100% and a 5 ms response time, as well as a design intended to eliminate cogging. There is a PlayStation/PC version and an Xbox/PC version, and for anyone who mainly plays on PS5 it is the simplest choice in this comparison. The decision therefore starts with the platform: - PS5 or PS4: T598 PlayStation, no contest. - Xbox: CSL DD with an Xbox-compatible wheel, or the T598-X. - PC with a budget of around €400: R5 Pro and CSL DD are the most interesting options. - PC with maximum