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Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm vs Thrustmaster T-GT III

Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm

Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm

$450
Thrustmaster T-GT III

Thrustmaster T-GT III

Coming Dec 3, 2026
$749.99

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 51 wheel bases on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (more performance, lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm· leads in 2

TorqueAffordability

Thrustmaster T-GT III· leads in none

  • Torque

    8 Nm
    5 Nm
  • Encoder

    12 bit
    No data
  • Lightness

    6.9 kgTop 27%
    No data
  • Affordability

    $450Top 24%
    $750Top 50%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Why is Thrustmaster T-GT III better than Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm vs Thrustmaster T-GT III

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Essentials

$450
$749.99
6.85 kg
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Performance

8 Nm
5 Nm
12 bit
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Direct Drive
Direct Drive

Build

Aluminum
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Load Cell
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Leather
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4
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Visual Comparison

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Fanatec CSL DD QR2 8nm
Thrustmaster T-GT III

Wheel Base Torque Performance

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Comparison Questions

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