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Fanatec Podium DD1 or MOZA R12 V1: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Fanatec Podium DD1 and MOZA R12 V1 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 20 Nm | 12 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Quick Release | QR1 | Supported |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXboxDepends on the wheel or adapter | — |
| Encoder | — | 15 bits |
| Power | — | 216 W |
| Weight | — | 7,5 kg |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Material | — | Aerospace-grade aluminium |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | — | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 |
| Mounting | — | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) |
Fanatec Podium DD1
20 Nm flagship of the Podium line, now superseded by the Podium DD. Premium build with the QR1 quick release.
Fanatec Podium DD1MOZA R12 V1
First generation of the R12, the 12 Nm base offering a clear torque step over the R9 while staying manageable in size. It runs a slanted-pole 216 W servo motor, a 15-bit encoder (32,768 PPR) and an aerospace-grade aluminium chassis, with NextGen 4.0 support and iRacing at 360 Hz. It was replaced by the R12 V2, which improved thermal management and the encoder. In AMS2 it already had plenty of torque for GT3 and endurance.
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