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

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Verdict

Simagic Neo X Hub leads on 19 criteria vs 2 for Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 Wheel-Side (0 tied).

  • Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 Wheel-Side is 9% 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 Wheel-Side
Simagic Neo X Hub
Quick Release
—
Simagic QR
Bolt Pattern (Wheel Side)
—
6x70mm
Buttons
—
8
Paddle Shifters
—
Magnetic Shifters
—
Dual Clutch
—
Display
—
RGB LEDs
—
RPM LEDs
—
SimHub Compatible
—
Material
Aluminum
Carbon Composite
USB Passthrough
False
None
Connectivity
—
Wireless
Ecosystem
Fanatec
Simagic
Front Encoders
—
2
Thumb Encoders
—
2
Funky Switch
—
2
D-Pad / Hat Switch
—
0
RPM LED Count
—
9
Software
—
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+
Via MagLink (USB)
Weight
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1.075kg

Where to buy

Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 Wheel-Side

  • fanatecBest price
    169.95 €Buy
  • PureSims
    179.66 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    184.90 €Buy
  • TFS
    184.90 €Buy
  • Simufy
    184.95 €Buy

Simagic Neo X Hub

  • RaceAnywhereBest price
    185.13 €Buy
  • SimRacingPros
    185.94 €Buy
  • ApexSimRacing
    190.64 €Buy
  • PureSims
    195.30 €Buy
  • Simline
    197.39 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec Podium Hub - QR2 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 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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