Direct Drive bases · Fanatec vs MOZA Racing
Fanatec CSL DD or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Fanatec CSL DD and MOZA R9 V3 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 R9 V3 has 9 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Price | 329.95 € | 319 € |
| Peak torque | 5 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 66.0 €/Nm | 35.4 €/Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | Sensor Hall de posición sin contacto de alta resolución | 21 bits |
| Max rotation | 2520° | 2700° |
| Material | Extruded and CNC-machined aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | QR2 | MOZA Quick Release |
| 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 → 36V DC |
| Cooling | Pasiva (sin ventiladores) | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Connectivity | USB-C | — |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Dimensions | — | 240 × 157 × 124 |
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 R9 V3
The R9 V3 is the most recent iteration of MOZA’s 9 Nm base. It keeps the torque, 180 W power and compact form factor, but raises the encoder to 21-bit (2,097,152 PPR) for an even finer position signal, and combines wireless and wired connection in the Quick Release. It is one of the most balanced lower-mid-range bases on the market: notable FFB detail, aviation-grade aluminium build and modest consumption. In Automobilista 2 it is a highly recommendable choice for GT3/GT4, touring cars and single-seaters, comfortably covering most drivers who aren’t after the extreme torque of top-tier bases.
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