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Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel vs Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel leads on 11 criteria vs 5 for Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On (7 tied).

  • Different ecosystems: committing to Asetek or Thrustmaster determines compatible wheels

  • Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel
Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On
Diameter
290mm
320mm
Shape
Formula
GT
Buttons
12
25
Front Encoders
3
4
Thumb Encoders
6
0
Toggles
2
—
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
2
—
D-Pad / Hat Switch
0
—
Display
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
15
2
RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
49
2
SimHub Compatible
Software
Racehub
—
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Thrustmaster Fast Release
Ecosystem
Asetek
Thrustmaster
Material
Carbon Composite
Aluminum
Grip Material
—
Alcantara
USB Passthrough
USB via QR
None
Connectivity
USB
—
Platforms
PC
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox
Weight
1.16kg
1.433kg

Where to buy

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel

  • SimufyBest price
    359.99 €Buy
  • SimHub
    380.54 €Buy
  • SimRaceTEQ
    387.00 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    395.70 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    399.00 €Buy

Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On

  • simmotionBest price
    355.99 €Buy
  • UrbanTech
    379.00 €Buy
  • PcComponentes
    379.99 €Buy
  • XRshop
    396.68 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    396.68 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel or the Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On?

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 Steering Wheel or the Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On 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 Thrustmaster?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Asetek SimSports and Thrustmaster 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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