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Thrustmaster T818 vs VNM Direct Drive Elite

Thrustmaster T818

Thrustmaster T818

$650
VNM Direct Drive Elite

VNM Direct Drive Elite

$920

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Why is VNM Direct Drive Elite better than Thrustmaster T818?

Has 8.00 nm more of strength
Has better encoder resolution

Technical Specifications

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Thrustmaster T818

VNM Direct Drive Elite

650 $
920 $
BEST
5 kg
13.3 kg
BEST
10 Nm
18 Nm
BEST
16 Bit
23 Bit
BEST
Metal
Metal
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
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Visual Comparison

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Wheel Base Torque Performance

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