Experts prefer Hori Racing Wheel Apex over Thrustmaster T80 RS
On 4 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 69 Racing Wheel expert endorsements .
Currently, Hori Racing Wheel Apex received 5 endorsements from BestReviews (1 Sep 2022), PCreview (5 Jan 2023) gamerant.com (4 Jun 2024) and 2 others. Meanwhile, Thrustmaster T80 RS did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Racing Wheel | PC Gamesn  | PC Gamer  | BestReviews  | PCreview  | BestCovery  | GamesRadar+  | gamerant.com  | Popular Mechanics  | IGN  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $100 |  Hori Racing Wheel Apex The Hori Racing Wheel Apex is an affordable and versatile gaming accessory that is fully licensed by Sony and compatible with PlayStation 3 and 4, as well as PCs, providing a personalized and immersive gaming experience for casual gamers. | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | 4 | - | 3 | 2 |
| N/A | N/A | $100 |  Thrustmaster T80 RS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Sep 2022 BestReviews ranked Hori Racing Wheel Apex as #5
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Hori Racing Wheel Apex Bargain PickSource: bestreviews.com - On 5 Jan 2023 PCreview ranked Hori Racing Wheel Apex as #5
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Hori Racing Wheel Apex No Nonsense/No Force Feedback Racing Wheel... ... ... Source: www.pcreview.net - On 4 Jun 2024 gamerant.com ranked Hori Racing Wheel Apex as #4
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Hori Racing Wheel Apex Best Budget Racing Wheel... ... ... Source: gamerant.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked Hori Racing Wheel Apex as #3
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Hori Racing Wheel Apex Best Budget Steering Wheel for PS5... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 19 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Hori Racing Wheel Apex as #2
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Hori Racing Wheel Apex Best budget racing wheel... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
As can be seen below, Hori Racing Wheel Apex is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Thrustmaster T80 RS is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Racing Wheel | PC Gamesn | PC Gamer | BestReviews | PCreview | BestCovery | GamesRadar+ | gamerant.com | Popular Mechanics | IGN | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $300 |  Logitech G923 The Logitech G923 is a versatile and durable gaming wheel with a new force feedback system, adjustable pedals, and programmable buttons, making it a great option for serious gamers and racing enthusiasts. | 1 | 6 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | - | $300 | 
Thrustmaster T248 The Thrustmaster T248 is a high-quality gaming headset and racing wheel with a hybrid force feedback system, customizable settings, and magnetic pedals, making it an ideal option for racing game enthusiasts. | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $400 |  Thrustmaster T300 RS GT The Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Racing Wheel is a highly compatible and durable gaming accessory that offers precise control and immersive experience for racing enthusiasts. | 4 | - |
- | 1 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 1 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Logitech G Pro The Logitech G Pro is a highly compatible and immersive gaming headset and racing wheel that offers a versatile and hassle-free gaming experience for racing enthusiasts. | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by techtiper.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Thrustmaster T80 RS.
From Seller:
- Compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC .Use the HORI Device Manager app to download firmware, adjust settings and make up to 4 custom profiles
- Full-size racing wheel and pedals optimized for authentic racing simulation
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From Seller:
- Built-in "PS", "SHARE" and "OPTIONS" buttons for easy navigation within the PS4, PS5 system and in-games menus.
- Ergonomically-designed wheel, optimized for all types of racing games on the PlayStation 4, Playstation 5 system (GT, F1, Stock car, Rally, Arcade, etc.).
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