Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm vs Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
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 Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 1.8 times the peak force at the rim.
The Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm | Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 9 Nm | 5 Nm |
| 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 | PCXbox Series X|S |
Simagic Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 9 Nm against the T598 (XBOX / PC)'s 5 Nm, which is 1.8 times the peak force at the rim.
- Costs $200.99 less than the T598 (XBOX / PC).
- Better force per dollar: 22.6 Nm per $1,000 against 8.3.
Cons
- No published PC support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
- No published Xbox Series X|S support, where the T598 (XBOX / PC) lists it.
Who it suits
Mid force. 9 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $300 to $600 band.
Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC): pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
- Works on Xbox Series X|S, which the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 5 Nm where the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm produces 9 Nm, a shortfall of 4.0 Nm, or 56% of its peak force.
- Costs $200.99 more than the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm.
Who it suits
Entry force. At 5 Nm this suits a desk clamp and a first direct-drive or gear-driven setup, in the $300 to $600 band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599.99 for the T598 (XBOX / PC).
On force, the Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm is the stronger unit at 9 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 T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
If you are on Xbox Series X|S, only the T598 (XBOX / PC) publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full Alpha EVO Wheel Base – 9Nm/ 12Nm / 18Nm specs · Full T598 (XBOX / PC) specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.