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Fanatec Podium DD vs VNM Base direct drive vnm elite 18nm

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VNM Base direct drive vnm elite 18nm leads on 6 criteria vs 4 for Fanatec Podium DD (9 tied).

VNM Base direct drive vnm elite 18nm is 20% cheaper (€183 savings)

Fanatec Podium DD delivers 39% more torque (25Nm vs 18Nm) — both exceed the 12Nm sweet spot, the difference shows in force feedback detail

Different ecosystems: committing to Fanatec or Vnm determines compatible wheels

VNM Base direct drive vnm elite 18nm supports USB passthrough (optional) — the other has none

Fanatec Podium DD offers better torque value (€43/Nm vs €50/Nm)

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec
VNM
Retour de force
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Couple max
25Nm
18Nm
Rotation max
2 520°
Type moteur
Servo
Servo
Résolution encodeur
23bits
Résolution encodeur PPR
8 388 608PPR
Quick Release
Fanatec QR2
70mm PCD
Écosystème
Fanatec
Vnm
Transport données QR
Pins propriétaires
USB séparé
Plateformes
PC
PC
Alimentation PSU
480W
360W
Matériau boîtier
Aluminium
Aluminium
LEDs RGB
Compatible SimHub
Logiciels
Fanatec Control Panel
Vnm Configurator
App mobile
Connectique
Power SupplyUsb CShifter 1Shifter 2PedalsHandbrakeCan
Usb A To BUsb A To C
Options montage
Montage latéralMontage bas
Montage frontalMontage latéralMontage bas
Arrêt d'urgence
Optionnel
Inclus
Connectivité
USB
USB
USB Passthrough
Aucun
Optionnel
Dimensions (LxlxH)
130 x 130 x 247
Poids
13kg
13,3kg

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