Head to head
Thrustmaster T128 vs T150
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Short version. Buy the T150 on PlayStation. Thrustmaster says the newer T128 has 20% more force, but owners rate the T150 higher, 67% against 59%. The T128 is the one to get if you are on Xbox, because it comes in an Xbox version.
| Product | Owners | Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runner upThrustmaster T128 | 60 | 59% | |
| WinnerThrustmaster T150 | 90 | 67% |
At a Glance
| Thrustmaster T128 | Thrustmaster T150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Hybrid belt and gear | Belt and pulley |
| Force | 20% more than T150, per Thrustmaster | Baseline |
| Platforms | PlayStation and PC, or Xbox and PC | PS5, PS4, PC |
What Owners Report
60 owners of the Thrustmaster T128: 26 positive, 11 negative. 90 owners of the Thrustmaster T150: 51 positive, 11 negative. The chart below puts their problems side by side.
OC Racing · 302K views · one of the 6 videos we read
Thrustmaster T128
Owners buying it as a first wheel are mostly happy with it for the money.
“I got one and let me tell you, it works great for the money you pay.”Verified owner comment
The drawback11 negatives from 60 owners. One who switched from a G923 says they totally regret it.
Sim Racing Garage · 243K views · one of the 4 videos we read
Thrustmaster T150
The larger sample, 90 owners. Several bought it used for very little and still run it.
“at the entry level i think T150 is such a great wheel that deserve more coverage”Verified owner comment
The drawback10 owners raised feel, mostly a brake that takes too little force. Owners point to the conical brake mod as the fix.
Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the Thrustmaster T128 if
- You race on Xbox
- You want the newer wheel with more force on paper
- You are buying new, not used
Buy the Thrustmaster T150 if
- You race on PlayStation or PC
- You want the better owner record
- You are happy buying second hand
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the T128 better than the T150?
Stronger on paper. Owners in our data rate the T150 higher.
Does the T150 work on PS5?
Yes. It is sold as compatible with PS5, PS4 and PC.
Can I fix the soft brake?
Owners point to the conical brake mod, which comes with the T150 Pro's T3PA pedals, and say braking takes much more force with it.
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.
10 reviewer videos and 228 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. 150 read as owners and reported 53 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.