Direct Drive bases · Fanatec vs MOZA Racing
Fanatec CSL DD or MOZA R5: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Fanatec CSL DD and MOZA R5 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
Both are still on sale and differ in Torque: Fanatec CSL DD has 5 Nm, MOZA R5 has 5.5 Nm.
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| Price | 329.95 € | 399 € |
| Peak torque | 5 Nm | 5.5 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 66.0 €/Nm | 72.5 €/Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Encoder | Sensor Hall de posición sin contacto de alta resolución | 15 bits |
| Max rotation | 2520° | 2700° |
| Material | Extruded and CNC-machined aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Ports | USB-C · DataPort-C · Alimentación · Shifter 1 y 2 · Pedales · Freno de mano | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Power input | 90 W de serie; 180 W con el Boost Kit 180 opcional (sube a 8 Nm de pico) | 110-220V AC → 12V DC |
| Motor | Direct Drive | — |
| Weight | — | 3,45 kg |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Quick Release | QR2 | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | — |
| Dimensions | — | 174 × 157 × 124 |
| Cooling | Pasiva (sin ventiladores) | — |
Fanatec CSL DD
The entry point to Fanatec Direct Drive: 5 Nm peak (8 Nm with the optional Boost Kit 180). Carbon-fibre motor shaft, CNC-machined aluminium housing and the motorsport-derived QR2 quick release. PC and Xbox.
Fanatec CSL DDMOZA R5
The R5 is MOZA’s premium entry base: 5.5 Nm of direct torque in a compact aviation-grade aluminium chassis, for those wanting a bit more force than the R3 without jumping to a big base. It is usually sold bundled with the ES wheel and SR-P Lite pedals, making it a complete starter kit. It runs a 15-bit magnetic encoder (32,768 PPR) and 1000 Hz USB refresh, and its size makes it ideal for desk setups. In Automobilista 2 it works well in touring cars, classics and light formulas; in GT3 or high-load categories the torque feels tight, but it is a solid, upgradeable starting point.
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