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Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite vs Thrustmaster Open Wheel Add-On

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Verdict

Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite leads on 8 criteria vs 3 for Thrustmaster Open Wheel Add-On (10 tied).

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

  • Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite supports more consoles — important if you play on PS5 or Xbox

  • Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite has RGB LEDs — customizable colors and richer visual alerts

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite
Thrustmaster Open Wheel Add-On
Diameter
300mm
280mm
Shape
Round
Formula
Buttons
12
7
Front Encoders
0
1
Thumb Encoders
0
0
Paddle Shifters
Magnetic Shifters
Dual Clutch
Funky Switch
0
0
D-Pad / Hat Switch
1
1
Display
RPM LEDs
RPM LED Count
1
0
RGB LEDs
Total LEDs
1
0
SimHub Compatible
Software
Fanalab
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Quick Release
Fanatec QR2
Thrustmaster Legacy
Ecosystem
Fanatec
Thrustmaster
Material
Plastic
Aluminum
Grip Material
Rubber
Alcantara
USB Passthrough
None
None
Platforms
PC, PS4, PS5
PC
Third-Party Base Compatibility
—
T500 Rs, T300 Rs Servo Base, T300 Rs, T300 Gt Edition, T300 Ferrari Gte, T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara Edition, Tx Racing Wheel Servo Base, Tx Racing Wheel, Tx Racing Wheel Leather Edition, Ts-Xw Racer, Ts-Pc Racer, T-Gt
Weight
1.22kg
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Where to buy

Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite

  • SimRaceWebshopBest price
    138.79 €Buy
  • TFS
    139.90 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    139.90 €Buy
  • fanatec
    139.95 €Buy
  • Simufy
    139.95 €Buy

Thrustmaster Open Wheel Add-On

  • UrbanTechBest price
    139.00 €Buy
  • simmotion
    142.99 €Buy
  • CSTechOut of stock
    144.89 €Buy
  • caseking
    146.12 €Buy
  • ldlc
    149.95 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 - QR2 Lite or the Thrustmaster Open 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 P1 V2 - QR2 Lite or the Thrustmaster Open 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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