Head to head
MOZA R5 vs R9
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Short version. Most people should buy the R5. It rates 85% against 70% for the R9, and comes as a bundle with wheel and pedals. Buy the R9 only if you know you want 9 Nm.
| Product | Owners | Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerMOZA R5 | 70 | 85% | |
| Runner upMOZA R9 | 39 | 70% |
At a Glance
| MOZA R5 | MOZA R9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Peak torque | 5.5 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Platforms | PC | PC |
| Sold as | Bundle with wheel and pedals | Base only, wheel and pedals extra |
What Owners Report
70 owners of the MOZA R5: 50 positive, 4 negative. 39 owners of the MOZA R9: 19 positive, 6 negative. The chart below puts their problems side by side.
NPCLiam · 264K views · one of the 4 videos we read
MOZA R5
70 owners and only 4 negatives. One of the largest samples in our wheel data.
“Just got the R5 bundle for $469 US. Ordered the clutch and brake upgrade for $99. My first sim!”Verified owner comment
The drawback5 owners raised price once upgrades were added.
SimRacingSetups · 56K views · one of the 4 videos we read
MOZA R9
Bought by owners stepping up from gear and belt wheels who want more force.
“Love my R9. And the wheel is amazing, the tactile buttons are like wow.”Verified owner comment
The drawback4 owners raised price and 4 raised compatibility, mostly whether R3 and R5 bundle pedals carry over.
Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the MOZA R5 if
- This is your first direct drive
- You want wheel, base and pedals in one box
- You race on a desk clamp
Buy the MOZA R9 if
- You already own a MOZA wheel and pedals
- You want headroom for GT3 and open wheel cars
- You have a rig stiff enough for 9 Nm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do MOZA bases work on console?
The R5 and R9 are PC only. MOZA's Xbox option is the R3 Xbox bundle.
Can I upgrade from R5 to R9 later?
MOZA wheels carry over. One owner warns the pedals may not.
Is 5.5 Nm enough?
Owners rate the R5 higher than the stronger R9, so for most people, yes.
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 140 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. 109 read as owners and reported 24 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.