Steering wheels

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side vs Simagic Neo X Hub

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

229.94 €

at Simufy

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3-18

0 ties

Winner

Simagic Neo X Hub

185.14 €

at RaceAnywhere

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3 wins18 wins

Verdict

Simagic Neo X Hub leads on 18 criteria vs 3 for Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side (0 tied).

Simagic Neo X Hub is 24% cheaper
Different ecosystems: committing to Fanatec or Simagic determines compatible wheels
Only Simagic Neo X Hub has USB passthrough — useful for SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels

Specs comparison

Spec

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

Simagic Neo X Hub

Quick Release

Fanatec QR2

Simagic QR

Bolt Pattern (Wheel Side)

70mm PCD

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Buttons

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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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RGB LEDs

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RPM LEDs

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SimHub Compatible

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Material

Aluminum

Carbon Composite

USB Passthrough

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None

Connectivity

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Wireless

Platforms

PC, PS4, PS5

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Ecosystem

Fanatec

Simagic

Front Encoders

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Thumb Encoders

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Funky Switch

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D-Pad / Hat Switch

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RPM LED Count

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Software

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Simpro Manager

Third-Party Base Compatibility

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

Via MagLink (USB)

Weight

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1.075kg

Where to buy

Include shipping (estimate) 🇫🇷

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side

SimufyBest price
229.94 €Buy

Simagic Neo X Hub

SimRacingPros
183.54 €Buy
RaceAnywhereBest price
185.14 €Buy
ApexSimRacing
191.87 €Buy
PureSims
193.15 €Buy
SimShop
198.89 €Buy

YouTube reviews

FANATEC QR2 IS FINALLY HERE! - In Depth Review and EVERYTHING You Need To Know

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Simube Podium Hub vs Fanatec : Test Complet et Comparatif 🚗🔥

Gaga Racing · 4.5K views

Simagic Neo X Hub for Sim Racing Steering Wheel on Budget

Chepilevski · 19.5K views

Simagic NeoX Hub : Ça va être dur de se battre contre lui !

Samet Flo · 10.8K views

La masterclass de SIMAGIC🤯NEO X le hub modulaire UP+ compatible avec TOUTES les marques (incroyable)

Realistic Simcockpit · 7.2K views

Price history

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side or the Simagic Neo X Hub?

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 Podium Hub - QR2 PRO Wheel-Side or the Simagic Neo X Hub 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 Simagic?

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