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MOZA R9 V1 or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R9 V1 and MOZA R9 V3 with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
MOZA R9 V3 replaces MOZA R9 V1: the difference is Encoder (21-bit vs 15-bit). Buying today, pick MOZA R9 V3; MOZA R9 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 9 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 21 bits |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aviation-grade aluminium |
| Quick Release | Wireless only (no wired data pin) | MOZA Quick Release |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | 110-220V AC → 36V DC |
| Dimensions | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) | 240 × 157 × 124 |
| Price | — | 319 € |
| Price per Nm | — | 35.4 €/Nm |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Max rotation | — | 2700° |
| Power | 180 W | — |
| Ports | — | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Cooling | — | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
| Mounting | Bottom mount + optional side bracket | — |
MOZA R9 V1
First generation of the popular 9 Nm R9. It shares the aviation-grade aluminium chassis and 180 W servo motor of the later versions, but its Quick Release was wireless-only, without the wired data pin introduced with the V2. It was one of the bases that established MOZA in the mid range. It was replaced by the R9 V2; today it is only of historical or second-hand interest.
MOZA R9 V1MOZA 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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