Head to head
Thrustmaster T300 vs T248
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Short version. The T300 has the better owner record, 78% against 73%, and fewer failure reports. The T248 is newer, has a screen and a hybrid drive, and draws more build complaints.
| Product | Owners | Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinnerThrustmaster T300 | 55 | 78% | |
| Runner upThrustmaster T248 | 60 | 73% |
At a Glance
| Thrustmaster T300 | Thrustmaster T248 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Belt | Hybrid belt and gear |
| Screen | No | Yes |
| Platforms | PlayStation and PC | T248 for PlayStation, T248X for Xbox |
What Owners Report
55 owners of the Thrustmaster T300: 32 positive, 7 negative. 60 owners of the Thrustmaster T248: 33 positive, 4 negative. The chart below puts their problems side by side.
9to5Toys · 1.1M views · one of the 4 videos we read
Thrustmaster T300
Owners keep it for years and value it second hand, even after moving to direct drive.
“After upgrading to an R5, I can't explain how good value the T300rs is, especially second hand.”Verified owner comment
The drawback4 owners raised noise, the top complaint. One says a steel mount removes most of it.
Vegetable Studio · 124K views · one of the 4 videos we read
Thrustmaster T248
The newer wheel, with an Xbox version the T300 does not have.
“I’ve had mine for 2 years now and I love it!”Verified owner comment
The drawback6 owners raised build quality and 4 reported failure. The T300 drew no failure reports.
Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the Thrustmaster T300 if
- You race on PlayStation or PC
- You want the better long term record
- You are happy buying second hand
Buy the Thrustmaster T248 if
- You race on Xbox, via the T248X
- You want a screen with live settings
- You would rather buy new than second hand
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the T300 still worth it?
On owner record, yes. It rates higher than the newer T248.
Does the T300 work on Xbox?
Not the T300 RS. Thrustmaster's Xbox equivalents include the T248X and T128X.
Which is quieter?
Noise was the T300's top complaint. Owners fix it with a sturdier mount.
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 143 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. 115 read as owners and reported 23 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.