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Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 vs Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On

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Verdict

Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 leads on 20 criteria vs 0 for Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On (5 tied).

  • Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On is 11% cheaper

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

  • Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On
Diameter
300mm
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Shape
GT
Formula
Buttons
9
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Front Encoders
2
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Thumb Encoders
0
0
Toggles
2
0
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
1
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D-Pad / Hat Switch
0
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Display
Display Type
OLED
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Display Size
1"
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Touchscreen
—
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
0
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RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
0
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SimHub Compatible
Software
Fanatec App
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Quick Release
Fanatec QR2
Thrustmaster Legacy
Ecosystem
Fanatec
Thrustmaster
Material
Plastic
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Grip Material
Rubber
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USB Passthrough
None
None
Platforms
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox
PC
Weight
1.29kg
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Where to buy

Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3

  • SimRaceWebshopBest price
    198.30 €Buy
  • TFS
    199.90 €Buy
  • ZachGameZone
    199.90 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    199.90 €Buy
  • fanatec
    199.95 €Buy

Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On

  • simmotionBest price
    178.99 €Buy
  • UrbanTech
    185.00 €Buy
  • XRshop
    188.42 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    198.34 €Buy
  • CSTech
    199.99 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 or the Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 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 CSL Steering Wheel GT3 or the Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 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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