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MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base vs Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base

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Verdict

MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base leads on 7 criteria vs 3 for Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base (2 tied).

  • Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base is 174% cheaper

  • Different ecosystems: committing to Moza or Thrustmaster determines compatible wheels

  • MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base is Direct Drive — instant response with no mechanical slack, unlike Spring Resistance

Specs comparison

Spec
MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base
Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base
Force Feedback
Direct Drive
Spring Resistance
Max Torque
5.5Nm
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Max Rotation
1,080°
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Quick Release
Moza QR
Thrustmaster Solr
Ecosystem
Moza
Thrustmaster
QR Data Transport
USB
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Platforms
PC
PC
PSU Power
95W
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Housing Material
Aluminum
Plastic
RGB LEDs
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Mounting Options
Desk Clamp, Hard Mount
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Connectivity
USB
USB
USB Passthrough
False
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Dimensions
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196 x 196 x 67
Weight
3.2kg
0.96kg

Where to buy

MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base

  • GermanSimRacingBest price
    326.51 €Buy
  • simmotionOut of stock
    349.00 €Buy

Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base

  • PcComponentesBest price
    119.00 €Buy
  • Simufy
    128.92 €Buy
  • ldlcOut of stock
    129.95 €Buy
  • simmotion
    130.00 €Buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better choice, the MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base or the Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base?

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 MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base or the Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base 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 MOZA Racing accessories compatible with Thrustmaster?

Each brand has its own ecosystem: quick release, data link, drivers. MOZA Racing and Thrustmaster do not share theirs, so check the compatibility guide of the product, or let the builder check your whole setup.

The MOZA Racing R5 Wheel Base or the Thrustmaster Sol-R 5 Base for console sim racing?

Console support depends on the exact model: read the platform row of the spec table above. On PC both work without restriction.

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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