Head to head
MOZA R5 vs Fanatec CSL DD
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Short version. On PC, buy the MOZA R5. It has 50 positive and 4 negative owner comments against 31 and 10 for the CSL DD. On PlayStation or Xbox, the CSL DD is the only one of the two that works.
NPCLiam · 264K views · one of the 4 videos we read
MOZA R5
The better owner record of the two, and owners mention bundles under $500.
“Just got the R5 bundle for $469 US. Ordered the clutch and brake upgrade for $99. My first sim!”Verified owner comment
The drawbackPC only. 5 owners raised price.
OC Racing · 112K views · one of the 4 videos we read
Fanatec CSL DD
The console path. Owners talk most about boosting it to 8 Nm with a separate power supply.
“I've had mine since release as an upgrade from my g29, it's been amazing, no issues at all, buttery smooth and definitely a worthwhile upgrade.”Verified owner comment
The drawback5 owners raised total cost and 5 raised build quality.
| Product | Owners | Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerMOZA R5 | 70 | 85% | |
| Runner upFanatec CSL DD | 54 | 63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is stronger?
Both are around 5 Nm stock, and the CSL DD can be boosted to 8 Nm with a separate power supply. Several CSL DD owners in our data point to that kit.
Can I switch later?
Rims and pedals are ecosystem specific. Switching bases usually means switching rims too.
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.
44 reviewer videos and 762 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. 592 read as owners and reported 115 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.