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Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side vs Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release

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Verdict

Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release leads on 2 criteria vs 1 for Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side (1 tied).

  • Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side is 32% cheaper

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

  • Only Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release has USB passthrough — useful for SimHub dashboards and third-party wheels

Specs comparison

Spec
Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side
Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release
QR System
Fanatec QR2
Simagic QR-A
Side
Wheel Side
Adapter
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Locking Mechanism
Tapered
Ball Lock
USB Passthrough
Bolt Pattern
Proprietary
50mm PCD, 70mm PCD
Ecosystem
Fanatec
Simagic
Third-Party Base Compatibility
Fanatec Podium Dd1, Fanatec Podium Dd2, Fanatec Csl Dd, Fanatec Gt Dd Pro, Fanatec Clubsport Dd, Fanatec Clubsport Dd+
Simagic Alpha Evo Sport, Simagic Alpha Evo, Simagic Alpha Evo Pro
Weight
570g
467g

Where to buy

Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side

  • fanatecBest price
    59.95 €Buy
  • TFS
    59.95 €Buy
  • simultimate
    60.46 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    89.90 €Buy
  • SimRaceWebshop
    89.95 €Buy

Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release

  • simmotionBest price
    79.00 €Buy
  • SimRaceShopOut of stock
    79.67 €Buy
  • SimracerAT
    89.00 €Buy
  • RaceAnywhere
    90.86 €Buy
  • PureSims
    93.52 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side or the Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release?

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 QR2 Wheel-Side or the Simagic QR-A USB Quick Release 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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