MOZA R5 Racing Bundle vs Thrustmaster T248
MOZA R5 Racing Bundle (#2, best value) vs Thrustmaster T248 (#3): in our Racing Wheels scoring the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle totals 8.9/10 and the Thrustmaster T248 8.2/10, the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle leading on Force Feedback and Build Quality. At $400 versus $250, the Thrustmaster T248 costs $150 less.
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Side by side
| MOZA R5 Racing Bundle | Thrustmaster T248 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $250 |
| Torque | 5.5Nm Direct Drive | ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive |
| Steering Angle | Up to 2700 degrees | — |
| Wheel Size | 11-inch ES wheel | — |
| Pedals | SR-P Lite dual pedals | T3PM magnetic with 4 brake modes |
| Platform | PC only | PS5, PS4, PC |
| Refresh Rate | 1000Hz USB | — |
| Construction | Aviation-grade aluminum | — |
| Rotation | — | Up to 900 degrees |
| Display | — | Interactive LCD (20+ views) |
| 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 MOZA R5 Racing Bundle and the Thrustmaster T248 made our Top 5 Racing Wheels, at #2 (best value) and #3. Direct drive force feedback at a price that undercuts belt-driven competitors. The ES steering wheel and SR-P Lite pedals make this the most accessible DD setup on the market. 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 MOZA R5 Racing Bundle totals 8.9 out of 10 and the Thrustmaster T248 8.2. The widest gap is Force Feedback, where the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle scores 9 against 8 for the Thrustmaster T248 — FFB quality and strength. Build Quality also separates them: 9 for the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle versus 8 for the Thrustmaster T248.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Torque — 5.5Nm Direct Drive on the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle versus ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive on the Thrustmaster T248; Pedals — SR-P Lite dual pedals on the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle versus T3PM magnetic with 4 brake modes on the Thrustmaster T248; Platform — PC only on the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle versus PS5, PS4, PC on the Thrustmaster T248.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $400 for the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle and $250 for the Thrustmaster T248, a $150 difference in the Thrustmaster T248's favor. Owners praise the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle for 5.5Nm direct drive at an unbeatable price and aviation-grade aluminum construction; the most common complaint is PC only — no console support. 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).
MOZA R5 Racing Bundle
- 5.5Nm direct drive at an unbeatable price
- Aviation-grade aluminum construction
- Complete bundle with wheel, base, pedals, and clamp
- Cloud-based Pit House app for deep tuning
- PC only — no console support
- Pedals are basic compared to premium sets
- Desk clamp mounting only (no cockpit brackets included)
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 MOZA R5 Racing Bundle is the better fit for PC sim racers wanting direct drive value and entry to mid-level sim racers upgrading — 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. If the $150 saving matters more than Force Feedback, the Thrustmaster T248 is the better value. The MOZA R5 Racing Bundle is a poor fit for console gamers (PS5/Xbox); the Thrustmaster T248 is a poor fit for those wanting direct drive feel.
Choose the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle if
- PC sim racers wanting direct drive value
- Entry to mid-level sim racers upgrading
- Assetto Corsa and iRacing players
Skip it if
- Console gamers (PS5/Xbox)
- Those wanting premium pedals
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 MOZA R5 Racing Bundle better than the Thrustmaster T248?
In our Racing Wheels ranking the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle scores higher overall, 8.9 to 8.2, with the biggest advantage in Force Feedback. The Thrustmaster T248 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle cost than the Thrustmaster T248?
$150 more as of February 1, 2026: $400 for the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle against $250 for the Thrustmaster T248. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Force Feedback — 9 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle and the Thrustmaster T248?
The headline spec difference is Torque: 5.5Nm Direct Drive on the MOZA R5 Racing Bundle versus ~3.5Nm Hybrid Drive on the Thrustmaster T248. In use, the gap that matters most is Force Feedback (9 vs 8 in our scoring): FFB quality and strength.