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Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum vs Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum leads on 13 criteria vs 5 for Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side (5 tied).

  • Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum
Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Fanatec QR2
Bolt Pattern (Wheel Side)
—
70mm PCD
Buttons
12
12
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Display
Display Type
—
Led
RGB LEDs
RPM LEDs
SimHub Compatible
Material
Carbon Composite
Plastic
USB Passthrough
USB via QR
USB Cable
Connectivity
USB
Proprietary
Platforms
PC
—
Ecosystem
Asetek
—
Front Encoders
3
—
Thumb Encoders
6
—
Funky Switch
2
—
D-Pad / Hat Switch
0
—
Toggles
2
—
RPM LED Count
15
—
Total LEDs
49
—
Software
Racehub
—
Third-Party Base Compatibility
—
Fanatec Podium Dd1, Fanatec Podium Dd2, Fanatec Csl Dd, Fanatec Gt Dd Pro, Fanatec Clubsport Dd, Fanatec Clubsport Dd+
Weight
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0.66kg

Where to buy

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum

  • SimufyBest price
    261.99 €Buy
  • SimRaceTEQ
    366.00 €Buy
  • simultimate
    402.35 €Buy
  • PureSims
    414.26 €Buy
  • SimHub
    442.88 €Buy

Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side

  • PureSimsBest price
    275.57 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum or the Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side?

It depends on how you drive. The verdict above weighs the specs, the live prices and what the community reports, so you decide on facts rather than on a marketing sheet.

Where do you buy the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum or the Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side at the best price?

We compare the live prices of every shop we track for both products. The "Where to buy" section above shows the best offer of the day.

Are Asetek SimSports accessories compatible with Fanatec?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Asetek SimSports and Fanatec do not share theirs, so check the compatibility guide of the product, or let the builder check your whole setup.

How do you choose between these two?

Start with your budget, then your main use (GT, rally, drift, F1), then what your rig already has. The setup quiz narrows it down in three minutes.

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