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Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel vs Thrustmaster Leather 28GT Wheel Add-On

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Verdict

Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel leads on 14 criteria vs 1 for Thrustmaster Leather 28GT Wheel Add-On (6 tied).

  • Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel is 100% cheaper

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

  • Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Specs comparison

Spec
Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel
Thrustmaster Leather 28GT Wheel Add-On
Diameter
300mm
280mm
Shape
Round
GT
Buttons
12
—
Front Encoders
2
—
Thumb Encoders
0
0
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
0
—
D-Pad / Hat Switch
1
—
Display
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
9
0
RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
13
0
SimHub Compatible
Software
Racehub
—
Quick Release
Asetek QR
Thrustmaster Legacy
Ecosystem
Asetek
Thrustmaster
Material
Plastic
—
Grip Material
—
Leather
USB Passthrough
USB via QR
None
Connectivity
USB
—
Platforms
PC
PC

Where to buy

Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel

  • casekingBest price
    99.83 €Buy
  • Simufy
    111.99 €Buy
  • SimRaceTEQ
    119.00 €Buy
  • PureSims
    134.78 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    147.77 €Buy

Thrustmaster Leather 28GT Wheel Add-On

  • UrbanTechOut of stock
    139.00 €Buy
  • XRshopOut of stock
    198.34 €Buy
  • CSTechBest price
    199.99 €Buy
  • AdvancedSimRacingOut of stock
    267.54 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Asetek SimSports Initium Steering Wheel or the Thrustmaster Leather 28GT 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 Initium Steering Wheel or the Thrustmaster Leather 28GT 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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