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Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side vs Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

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Verdict

Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side leads on 12 criteria vs 4 for Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side (2 tied).

  • Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side is 19% cheaper

  • Only Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side has USB passthrough — useful for SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels

  • Both use the same Quick Release (Fanatec QR2) — your wheels are interchangeable

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side
Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side
Quick Release
Fanatec QR2
Fanatec QR2
Bolt Pattern (Wheel Side)
70mm PCD
70mm PCD
Buttons
12
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Paddle Shifters
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Magnetic Shifters
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Dual Clutch
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Display
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Display Type
Led
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RGB LEDs
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RPM LEDs
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SimHub Compatible
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Material
Plastic
Aluminum
USB Passthrough
USB Cable
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Connectivity
Proprietary
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Platforms
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PC, PS4, PS5
Ecosystem
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Fanatec
Third-Party Base Compatibility
Fanatec Podium Dd1, Fanatec Podium Dd2, Fanatec Csl Dd, Fanatec Gt Dd Pro, Fanatec Clubsport Dd, Fanatec Clubsport Dd+
Fanatec Podium Dd1, Fanatec Podium Dd2, Fanatec Csl Dd, Fanatec Gt Dd Pro, Fanatec Clubsport Dd, Fanatec Clubsport Dd+, Fanatec Clubsport V2, Fanatec Csl Elite
Weight
0.66kg
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Where to buy

Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side

  • PureSimsBest price
    272.56 €Buy

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

  • SimufyBest price
    229.94 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side or the Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side?

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 Universal Hub V2 - QR2 Wheel-Side or the Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side 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.

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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