Head to head
MOZA R3 vs R5
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Short version. A tie on owner record, 86% against 85%. The R3 is cheaper and has an Xbox bundle. The R5 has more force, 5.5 Nm against 3.9 Nm, and is PC only.
| Product | Owners | Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiedMOZA R3 | 52 | 86% | |
| TiedMOZA R5 | 70 | 85% |
At a Glance
| MOZA R3 | MOZA R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 3.9 Nm | 5.5 Nm |
| Platforms | PC, or Xbox and PC bundle | PC |
| Sold as | Bundle with wheel and pedals | Bundle with wheel and pedals |
What Owners Report
52 owners of the MOZA R3: 38 positive, 3 negative. 70 owners of the MOZA R5: 50 positive, 4 negative. The chart below puts their problems side by side.
OC Racing · 380K views · one of the 4 videos we read
MOZA R3
Only 3 negatives. The cheapest direct drive bundle in our data.
“Just had my first weekend with my R3 set up, couldn’t be happier with it. Coming from a tided t248, it’s night and day. No regrets not getting an R5, the power is plenty for me.”Verified owner comment
The drawback2 owners raised compatibility, mostly accessory support on Xbox.
NPCLiam · 264K views · one of the 4 videos we read
MOZA R5
70 owners, the larger sample.
“I went from G27 to Moza R5.. Best way to describe it was going from crawling to running!”Verified owner comment
The drawback5 owners raised price once pedal and clutch upgrades were added.
Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the MOZA R3 if
- You race on Xbox
- You want the cheapest direct drive
- You race on a desk and do not want much force
Buy the MOZA R5 if
- You are on PC and want more headroom
- You plan to add load cell pedals later
- You want the larger owner sample behind your purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3.9 Nm enough?
An R3 owner who chose it over the R5 says the power is plenty. Another said their wrists got tired quickly.
Can I upgrade later?
MOZA wheels and accessories carry across its bases.
Does either work on PS5?
No.
How We Put This Together
We do not own this hardware. We read the people who do, then check what they said before repeating it.
8 reviewer videos and 153 comments went in. Every comment was classified for whether it came from a real owner, whether it was about the product rather than the video, and what kind of problem it reported. 122 read as owners and reported 18 distinct problems.
Product photography on this page is the thumbnail of the review video it links to, credited to the channel that made it. We will not tell you how anything feels. We have not used it.