Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce vs Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base
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 Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base produces 28 Nm against the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce's 15 Nm, which is 1.9 times the peak force at the rim.
The ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce costs $269.01 less than the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce | Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | $969 |
| Torque | 15 Nm holding | 28 Nm |
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| 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 | PCXbox Series X|S | Not published |
Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $269.01 less than the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: QR2.
Cons
- Produces 15 Nm where the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base produces 28 Nm, a shortfall of 13.0 Nm, or 54% of its peak force.
Who it suits
High force. 15 Nm resolves detail most desk setups cannot hold, so budget for a rigid frame alongside it.
Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 28 Nm against the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce's 15 Nm, which is 1.9 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 28.9 Nm per $1,000 against 21.4.
Cons
- Costs $269.01 more than the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce.
- No published PC support, where the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Professional force. 28 Nm needs a bolted aluminium-profile rig; a desk clamp will not hold it.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $699.99, against $969 for the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
On force, the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base is the stronger unit at 28 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 PC, only the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.