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MOZA R9 V2 or MOZA R9 V3: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R9 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 Price: MOZA R9 V2 has 279 €, MOZA R9 V3 has 319 €.
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| Price | 279 € | 319 € |
| Peak torque | 9 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Price per Nm | 31.0 €/Nm | 35.4 €/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 | QR with added wired connection (supports both wireless AND wired wheels) | 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 | ≈240 × 157 × 124 (same chassis as the R9 V3) | 240 × 157 × 124 |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Max rotation | — | 2700° |
| Power | 180 W | — |
| Processor | — | 280 MHz |
| Cooling | — | Temperature monitoring + active cooling |
| Mounting | Bottom mount + optional side bracket | — |
MOZA R9 V2
The R9 V2 refined the successful 9 Nm base by adding a wired data pin to the Quick Release —so it accepts both wireless and wired wheels— and a rear panel with extra ports for pedals and handbrake. It keeps the 180 W servo motor, aviation-grade aluminium chassis and 1000 Hz USB refresh, with a 15-bit encoder. It is still sold as an affordable, balanced 9 Nm option. In Automobilista 2 it is a very versatile base for GT, touring cars and mid-range single-seaters, with plenty of torque for most classes except the most demanding.
MOZA R9 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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