Direct Drive bases · MOZA Racing vs SIMAGIC
MOZA R9 V3 or SIMAGIC Alpha Mini: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R9 V3 and SIMAGIC Alpha Mini 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 R9 V3 has 9 Nm, SIMAGIC Alpha Mini has 10 Nm.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 9 Nm | 10 Nm |
| Platform | PCPlayStationXbox | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 21 bits | 18 bits |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminium | Aluminium alloy + carbon fibre |
| Quick Release | MOZA Quick Release | SIMAGIC Quick Release (optional) |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | Wireless power supply technology |
| Processor | 280 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Dimensions | 240 × 157 × 124 | 259.5 × 110 × 110 |
| Price | 319 € | — |
| Price per Nm | 35.4 €/Nm | — |
| Max rotation | 2700° | — |
| Weight | — | 6,35 kg |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | — |
| Ports | Pedals · Dash · Shifter · Handbrake · E-stop · Front mounting | — |
| Cooling | Temperature monitoring + active cooling | — |
MOZA 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.
MOZA R9 V3SIMAGIC Alpha Mini
Compact 10 Nm Direct Drive base, successor to the M10. Custom 5-pole servo motor and high-resolution encoder in an aluminium + carbon body; a strong entry point into Direct Drive.
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