Steering wheels

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum vs Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

Winner

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum

261.99 €

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Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

229.95 €

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum leads on 19 criteria vs 3 for Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side (0 tied).

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side is 14% cheaper
Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Fanatec determines compatible wheels
Only Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum has USB passthrough — useful for SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels
Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox

Specs comparison

Spec

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

Quick Release

Asetek QR

Fanatec QR2

Bolt Pattern (Wheel Side)

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70mm PCD

Buttons

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Paddle Shifters

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Magnetic Shifters

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Dual Clutch

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Display

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RGB LEDs

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RPM LEDs

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SimHub Compatible

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Material

Carbon Composite

Aluminum

USB Passthrough

USB via QR

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Connectivity

USB

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Platforms

PC, PS4, PS5

Ecosystem

Asetek

Fanatec

Front Encoders

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Thumb Encoders

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Funky Switch

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D-Pad / Hat Switch

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Toggles

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RPM LED Count

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Total LEDs

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Software

Racehub

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Third-Party Base Compatibility

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Fanatec Podium Dd1, Fanatec Podium Dd2, Fanatec Csl Dd, Fanatec Gt Dd Pro, Fanatec Clubsport Dd, Fanatec Clubsport Dd+, Fanatec Clubsport V2, Fanatec Csl Elite

Where to buy

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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 Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

SimufyBest price
229.95 €Buy

YouTube reviews

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Price history

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Button Box - Black - Aluminum or the Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO 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 Podium Hub - QR2 PRO 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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