Experts recommend Thrustmaster T248 more than Thrustmaster T300RS
As of 4 Jan 2025, experts prefer Thrustmaster T248 over Thrustmaster T300RS, but both Racing Wheels have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Thrustmaster T248 received 5 recommendations: from PC Gamer (21 Nov 2024), BestReviews (1 Sep 2022) GamesRadar+ (15 Nov 2024) and 2 others. By contrast, Thrustmaster T300RS received only 3 recommendations from BestCovery (7 Mar 2024), GamesRadar+ (15 Nov 2024) and TechRadar (19 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Racing Wheel | PC Gamesn  | PC Gamer  | BestReviews  | PCreview  | BestCovery  | GamesRadar+  | gamerant.com  | Popular Mechanics  | IGN  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | - | Check price |  Thrustmaster T300RS The Thrustmaster T300RS Racing Wheel is a high-quality and versatile steering wheel that offers a realistic and immersive driving experience with its 1080-degree force feedback system, exceptional build quality, and well-designed button layout. | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Nov 2024 GamesRadar+ ranked Thrustmaster T248 as #1 and Thrustmaster T300RS as #4
Rank Racing Wheel Comment #1 out of 8 Thrustmaster T248 The best PC racing wheel overall... ... ... #4 out of 8 Thrustmaster T300RS The best racing wheel for strong feedback... ... ... Source: www.gamesradar.com - On 19 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Thrustmaster T248 as #1 and Thrustmaster T300RS as #5
Rank Racing Wheel Comment #1 out of 6 Thrustmaster T248 Best racing wheel overall... ... ... #5 out of 6 Thrustmaster T300RS Best force feedback racing wheel... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 21 Nov 2024 PC Gamer ranked Thrustmaster T248 as #3
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Thrustmaster T248 The best mid-range racing wheel... ... ... Source: www.pcgamer.com - On 1 Sep 2022 BestReviews ranked Thrustmaster T248 as #1
Rank Racing Wheel Comment #1 out of 5 Thrustmaster T248 Best of the best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked Thrustmaster T248 as #5
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Thrustmaster T248 Best high-end PS5 racing wheel... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 7 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Thrustmaster T300RS as #2
Rank Racing Wheel Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 3 Thrustmaster T300RS Runner Up... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com
After counting and adding up the 69 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Thrustmaster T248 outranks Thrustmaster T300RS. This is not to say that Thrustmaster T300RS is a bad option. Like Thrustmaster T248, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Thrustmaster T248 outranks Thrustmaster T300RS by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 4 Jan 2025, Thrustmaster T248 is more critically acclaimed than Thrustmaster T300RS.
| 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 [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by thesixthaxis.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by pcinvasion.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Trusted Reviews | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Premium design with leather wrapping on the outer-facing portion of the wheel
- Versatile wheel shape, well-suited to all racing game styles
- Up to 25 action buttons including 2 dual-position encoders
- Interactive race dashboard with a selection of more than 20 different displays on the wheel’s screen
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From Seller:
- Fast brushless motor: nearly 25 watts of power for responsive, realistic Force Feedback
- Quick and easy wheel changing system: enjoy different styles of racing
- Dual-belt system for smooth gaming sessions without any dead zones
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