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Fanatec Podium DD1 or MOZA R12 V2: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of Fanatec Podium DD1 and MOZA R12 V2 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R12 V2 replaces Fanatec Podium DD1: the difference is Torque (12 Nm vs 20 Nm). Buying today, pick MOZA R12 V2; Fanatec Podium DD1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 20 Nm | 12 Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXboxDepends on the wheel or adapter | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Quick Release | QR1 | Supported |
| Price | — | 419 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 34.9 €/Nm |
| Encoder | — | 21 bits |
| Max rotation | — | 2700° |
| Weight | — | 7,5 kg |
| USB rate | — | 1000 Hz |
| Material | — | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Connectivity | USB | — |
| Power input | — | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | — | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 |
| Cooling | — | Carbon-fibre-wrapped rotor + intelligent temperature control |
| Mounting | — | 4 bottom bolts + front-mount (added in V2) |
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20 Nm flagship of the Podium line, now superseded by the Podium DD.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 V2
For many, the R12 V2 is the sweet spot of MOZA’s line-up: 12 Nm of direct torque with a 21-bit encoder and a carbon-fibre rotor that improves heat dissipation, plus front mounting and a more refined FFB than the first version. Its 216 W servo motor and aerospace-grade aluminium chassis give a strong, consistent response session after session. It is powerful enough to convey grip with authority in GT3, prototypes and endurance, without the size of the 21-25 Nm bases. In Automobilista 2 it is one of the most recommendable bases for serious use in virtually any class.
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