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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm vs Thrustmaster T818 base
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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm
872.71€
at Simufy
Compare prices7-3
6 ties
Thrustmaster T818 base
7 wins3 wins
Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm leads on 7 criteria vs 3 for Thrustmaster T818 base (6 tied).
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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm delivers 80% more torque (18Nm vs 10Nm) — 10Nm may clip in some titles, 18Nm provides more headroom
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Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Thrustmaster determines compatible wheels
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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm has integrated USB passthrough — SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels work without adapters
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Asetek SimSports Asetek forte direct drive wheelbase 18nm has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts
Specs comparison
Spec
Asetek SimSports
Thrustmaster
Force Feedback
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Max Torque
✓18Nm
10Nm
Max Rotation
—
✓1,080°
Motor Type
✓Servo
—
Encoder Resolution
✓22bits
—
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Thrustmaster Fast Release
Ecosystem
Asetek
Thrustmaster
QR Data Transport
USB Passthrough
Proprietary Pins
Platforms
PC
PC
PSU Power
400W
168W
Housing Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
RGB LEDs
✓
✗
SimHub Compatible
✗
✗
Software
Racehub
Thrustmaster Control Panel
Mobile App
✗
✓
Mounting Options
✓
Bottom MountFront MountSide MountDesk Clamp
Hard Mount
Emergency Stop
✓Included
None
Connectivity
USB
USB
USB Passthrough
✓Integrated
None
Dimensions
293 x 132 x 133
192 x 224 x 180
Weight
8.5kg
✓5kg
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