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Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel vs PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle

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Verdict

Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel leads on 14 criteria vs 6 for PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle (3 tied).

  • PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle is 8% cheaper

  • Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel delivers 40% more torque (7Nm vs 5Nm) — 5Nm may clip in some titles, 7Nm provides more headroom

  • Different ecosystems: committing to Cammus or Pxn determines compatible wheels

  • Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel offers better torque value (23% less per Nm)

Specs comparison

Spec
Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel
PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle
Force Feedback
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Max Torque
7Nm
5Nm
Sustained Torque
5Nm
4Nm
Max Rotation
1,080°
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Motor Type
—
Servo
Encoder Resolution
21bits
24bits
Quick Release
Cammus QR
Proprietary
Ecosystem
Cammus
Pxn
QR Data Transport
Separate USB
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Platforms
PC
PC
Housing Material
Aluminum
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RGB LEDs
—
SimHub Compatible
—
Software
Cammus
—
Mobile App
—
Mounting Options
Desk Clamp
—
Emergency Stop
None
—
Connectivity
USB
USB
USB Passthrough
None
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Dimensions
278 x 265 x 82
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Weight
3.6kg
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Included Components
Wheel
Wheel, Pedals
Separable Components
Included Wheel
Cammus C5 integrated wheel
PXN W AS Steering Wheel (280 mm)
Wheel Catalogue ID
—
PXN-W-AS
Included Pedals
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PXN PD HM Pedals (brake + throttle, no clutch)
Pedals Catalogue ID
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PXN-PD-HM

Where to buy

Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel

  • SimRacerZoneBest price
    299.00 €Buy

PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle

  • reicheltBest price
    277.28 €Buy
  • simmotion
    289.00 €Buy
  • PcComponentes
    302.47 €Buy
  • caseking
    311.60 €Buy
  • PXN
    329.00 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel or the PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle?

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 Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel or the PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle 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 Cammus accessories compatible with PXN?

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

The Cammus C5 Direct Drive Steering Wheel or the PXN VD4 Direct Drive Bundle for console sim racing?

Console support depends on the exact model: read the platform row of the spec table above. On PC both work without restriction.

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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