Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce vs Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
Both are wheelbases. Here is every published spec side by side, with the source for each figure at the bottom of the page.
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The difference in one line
The T818 Black Edition costs $250 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
These two do not quote torque the same way. Fanatec states holding torque and Thrustmaster states continuous torque. The figures are printed as published, and we do not rank one against the other, because that would be arithmetic on unlike measurements.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $649.99 |
| Torque | 18 Nm holding | 10 Nm continuous |
| Drive system | direct-drive | direct-drive |
| Quick release | QR2 | Not published |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | PC |
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 18 Nm against the T818 Black Edition's 10 Nm, which is 1.8 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 20.0 Nm per $1,000 against 15.4.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the T818 Black Edition does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Costs $250 more than the T818 Black Edition.
Who it suits
High force. 18 Nm resolves detail most desk setups cannot hold, so budget for a rigid frame alongside it.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $250 less than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- Produces 10 Nm where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce produces 18 Nm, a shortfall of 8.0 Nm, or 56% of its peak force.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Mid force. 10 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $600 to $1,000 band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the T818 Black Edition is the cheaper of the two at $649.99, against $899.99 for the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce is the stronger unit at 18 Nm. Remember that peak torque is a ceiling rather than a setting, and a rig that flexes wastes the extra output.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.