Logitech G RS50 System 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 RS50 System's 8 Nm, which is 3.5 times the peak force at the rim.
The RS50 System costs $269.01 less than the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base.
Specs side by side
| Logitech G RS50 System | Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | $969 |
| Torque | 8 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | Not published |
Logitech G RS50 System: 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 PlayStation 5, 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.
Cons
- Produces 8 Nm where the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base produces 28 Nm, a shortfall of 20.0 Nm, or 29% of its peak force.
Who it suits
Mid force. 8 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.
Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm Direct Drive Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 28 Nm against the RS50 System's 8 Nm, which is 3.5 times the peak force at the rim.
- Better force per dollar: 28.9 Nm per $1,000 against 11.4.
Cons
- Costs $269.01 more than the RS50 System.
- No published PC support, where the RS50 System lists it.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the RS50 System lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the RS50 System 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 RS50 System 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 RS50 System publishes support for it.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the RS50 System publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the RS50 System publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full RS50 System 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.