Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro vs Thrustmaster T248
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (#1, best overall) vs Thrustmaster T248 (#3): in our Racing Wheels scoring the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro totals 9.5/10 and the Thrustmaster T248 8.2/10, the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro leading on Force Feedback and Build Quality and the Thrustmaster T248 on Value.
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Side by side
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro | Thrustmaster T248 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 | $250 |
| Torque | 5Nm (upgradeable to 8Nm) | ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive |
| Motor | FluxBarrier Direct Drive | — |
| Wheel Diameter | 280mm | — |
| Pedals | CSL 2-pedal with Hall sensors | T3PM magnetic with 4 brake modes |
| Platform | PS5, PS4, PC | PS5, PS4, PC |
| Display | OLED + RevLED strip | Interactive LCD (20+ views) |
| Quick Release | QR1 automotive-grade | — |
| Rotation | — | Up to 900 degrees |
| Paddle Shifters | — | H.E.A.R.T magnetic (30ms response) |
How they differ in real use
Built from our racing wheels scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro and the Thrustmaster T248 made our Top 5 Racing Wheels, at #1 (best overall) and #3. Official Gran Turismo direct drive wheel with 8Nm of torque—unmatched detail and smoothness in force feedback. The CSL pedals are solid, and the Fanatec ecosystem offers the best upgrade path. Hybrid drive system bridges the gap between gear and direct drive. Built-in LCD display for telemetry and magnetic pedals with load cell brake feel. Excellent mid-range option.
We score racing wheels on Force Feedback (35%), Build Quality (25%), Pedals (20%), Ecosystem (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro totals 9.5 out of 10 and the Thrustmaster T248 8.2. The widest gap is Force Feedback, where the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro scores 10 against 8 for the Thrustmaster T248 — FFB quality and strength. Build Quality also separates them: 10 for the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro versus 8 for the Thrustmaster T248. The Thrustmaster T248 claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Torque — 5Nm (upgradeable to 8Nm) on the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro versus ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive on the Thrustmaster T248; Pedals — CSL 2-pedal with Hall sensors on the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro versus T3PM magnetic with 4 brake modes on the Thrustmaster T248; Display — OLED + RevLED strip on the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro versus Interactive LCD (20+ views) on the Thrustmaster T248. They match on Platform.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $700 for the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro and $250 for the Thrustmaster T248, a $450 difference in the Thrustmaster T248's favor. Owners praise the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro for official PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo license and patented FluxBarrier direct drive technology; the most common complaint is very expensive at $700. Owners praise the Thrustmaster T248 for interactive LCD display with 20+ telemetry readouts and magnetic H.E.A.R.T paddle shifters; the most common complaint is not true direct drive (hybrid belt+gear system).
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
- Official PlayStation 5 and Gran Turismo license
- Patented FluxBarrier direct drive technology
- OLED display and RevLED strip on wheel
- Expandable Fanatec ecosystem (pedals, shifters, wheels)
- Very expensive at $700
- Only 5Nm standard (8Nm requires extra purchase)
- 2-pedal set only — clutch pedal sold separately
Thrustmaster T248
- Interactive LCD display with 20+ telemetry readouts
- Magnetic H.E.A.R.T paddle shifters
- T3PM pedal set with 4 brake pressure modes
- Broad PS5/PS4/PC compatibility
- Not true direct drive (hybrid belt+gear system)
- Non-removable wheel
- Desk clamp can feel flimsy at high FFB
Which should you buy?
The Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro is the better fit for gran Turismo enthusiasts and PS5 sim racers wanting direct drive — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Force Feedback and Build Quality. The Thrustmaster T248 is the better fit for mid-budget sim racers and PS5 racing game fans, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $450 saving matters more than Force Feedback, the Thrustmaster T248 is the better value. The Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro is a poor fit for budget shoppers; the Thrustmaster T248 is a poor fit for those wanting direct drive feel.
Choose the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro if
- Gran Turismo enthusiasts
- PS5 sim racers wanting direct drive
- Those building a Fanatec ecosystem
Skip it if
- Budget shoppers
- Xbox-only players
Choose the Thrustmaster T248 if
- Mid-budget sim racers
- PS5 racing game fans
- Those wanting integrated telemetry display
Skip it if
- Those wanting direct drive feel
- Hardcore sim racers
Common questions
Is the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro better than the Thrustmaster T248?
In our Racing Wheels ranking the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro scores higher overall, 9.5 to 8.2, with the biggest advantage in Force Feedback. The Thrustmaster T248 is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro cost than the Thrustmaster T248?
$450 more as of February 1, 2026: $700 for the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro against $250 for the Thrustmaster T248. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Force Feedback — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro and the Thrustmaster T248?
The headline spec difference is Torque: 5Nm (upgradeable to 8Nm) on the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro versus ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive on the Thrustmaster T248. In use, the gap that matters most is Force Feedback (10 vs 8 in our scoring): FFB quality and strength.