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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm vs Fanatec Podium DD

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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm leads on 7 criteria vs 3 for Fanatec Podium DD (8 tied).

Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm is 14% cheaper (€133 savings)

Fanatec Podium DD delivers 39% more torque (25Nm vs 18Nm) — both exceed the 12Nm sweet spot, the difference shows in force feedback detail

Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Fanatec determines compatible wheels

Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm has integrated USB passthrough — SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels work without adapters

Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Fanatec Podium DD offers better torque value (€43/Nm vs €53/Nm)

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports
Fanatec
Retour de force
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Couple max
18Nm
25Nm
Rotation max
2 520°
Type moteur
Servo
Servo
Résolution encodeur
22bits
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Fanatec QR2
Écosystème
Asetek
Fanatec
Transport données QR
USB Passthrough
Pins propriétaires
Plateformes
PC
PC
Alimentation PSU
400W
480W
Matériau boîtier
Aluminium
Aluminium
LEDs RGB
Compatible SimHub
Logiciels
Racehub
Fanatec Control Panel
App mobile
Connectique
Power SupplyUsb CShifter 1Shifter 2PedalsHandbrakeCan
Options montage
Montage basMontage frontalMontage latéralPince de bureau
Montage latéralMontage bas
Arrêt d'urgence
Inclus
Optionnel
Connectivité
USB
USB
USB Passthrough
Intégré
Aucun
Dimensions (LxlxH)
293 x 132 x 133
Poids
8,5kg
13kg

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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm

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