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MOZA R12 V2 or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V2 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: MOZA R12 V2 has 12 Nm, MOZA R9 V3 has 9 Nm.
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| Price | 419 € | 319 € |
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 34.9 €/Nm | 35.4 €/Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 21 bits | 21 bits |
| Max rotation | 2700° | 2700° |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Supported | MOZA Quick Release |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | 240 × 157 × 124 |
| Cooling | Carbon-fibre-wrapped rotor + intelligent temperature control | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | — |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts + front-mount (added in V2) | — |
MOZA 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.
MOZA R12 V2MOZA 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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