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Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3 vs Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On

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Verdict

Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3 leads on 12 criteria vs 6 for Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On (6 tied).

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

  • Only Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On has USB passthrough — useful for SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels

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

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3
Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On
Diameter
290mm
320mm
Shape
Formula
GT
Buttons
11
25
Front Encoders
2
4
Thumb Encoders
2
0
Toggles
2
—
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
2
—
Display
Display Type
OLED
—
Display Size
1"
—
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
9
2
Flag LED Count
6
—
RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
—
2
SimHub Compatible
Quick Release
Fanatec QR2
Thrustmaster Fast Release
Ecosystem
Fanatec
Thrustmaster
Material
Carbon Composite
Aluminum
Grip Material
Leather
Alcantara
USB Passthrough
—
None
Connectivity
Proprietary
—
Platforms
PC, PS4, PS5
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox
Dimensions
292x170x136
—
Weight
1.34kg
1.433kg

Where to buy

Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3

  • SimRaceWebshopOut of stock
    347.05 €Buy
  • ZachGameZoneBest price
    349.00 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    349.00 €Buy
  • ldlc
    349.95 €Buy
  • materielnet
    349.95 €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 Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3 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 Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V3 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 Fanatec accessories compatible with Thrustmaster?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. Fanatec 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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