Simagic Alpha Wheel Base 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 Alpha Wheel Base costs $0.99 less than the T818 Black Edition.
Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha Wheel Base | Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $649.99 |
| Torque | Not published | 10 Nm continuous |
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Not published |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | PC |
Simagic Alpha Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $0.99 less than the T818 Black Edition.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the T818 Black Edition lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $649.
Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha Wheel Base does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $0.99 more than the Alpha Wheel Base.
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 Alpha Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $649, against $649.99 for the T818 Black Edition.
If you are on PC, only the T818 Black Edition publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha Wheel Base specs · Full T818 Black Edition specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.