Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel Review: 11 Nm and No Pedals
Buy it if you race on a PlayStation, want direct drive without leaving console support behind, and already own a rigid rig to bolt it to. Skip it if you race on PC only, because $1,000 buys far more torque elsewhere and this package does not include pedals.
Direct drive with console support, sold without the pedals that would finish it.
Logitech G PRO Racing Direct Drive Wheel, Hub and Base
Around $1,000
An 11 Nm direct drive base with TRUEFORCE, magnetic hall-effect shift paddles and an onboard OLED settings display, licensed for PS5 and PS4.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Torque | 11 Nm maximum |
|---|---|
| Feedback | TRUEFORCE, which taps game engine physics in supported titles |
| Shift paddles | Magnetic with contactless hall-effect sensors |
| Clutch | Dual analog clutch paddles |
| Display | Onboard OLED with five racing profiles |
| Mounting | Clamping system for desks, plus standard bolt holes for a rig |
| Platforms | PS5, PS4 and PC |
Specifications above come from Logitech's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Genuine direct drive with official PlayStation support, which is a short list.
- TRUEFORCE is not marketing in supported titles. Engine level feedback reads differently from motor-generated effects.
- Hall-effect magnetic paddles are contactless, so there is nothing to wear out and the shift feel does not degrade.
- The OLED display and five profiles mean you change force feedback without alt-tabbing out of a race.
- Dual analog clutch paddles are a real racing feature rather than a spec sheet entry.
Where it falls short
- No pedals. At $1,000 you are buying a base, a hub and a rim, and a load cell pedal set is another $300 on top.
- Eleven newton metres will overwhelm a desk clamp. This wheel needs a rig or a very solid desk, and mounting is not an optional extra.
- Torque per dollar is poor next to MOZA and Fanatec. A 12 Nm MOZA base is a fraction of this price, without console support.
- TRUEFORCE only works in titles that implement it. Everywhere else you get conventional force feedback like any other base.
- The rim ecosystem is Logitech's own, so wheel swapping is narrower than the Fanatec and MOZA quick release ecosystems.
What owners report
Owners consistently describe the step from a G923 to this as the largest single upgrade they have made, and just as consistently mention that the total cost was higher than the headline because of pedals and mounting. The OLED and on-wheel adjustment are repeatedly named as the features they did not expect to use and now would not give up. The most common criticism is value: people who race on PC ask why they did not buy more torque for less money, and it is a fair question.
The direct comparison for the Logitech line is Logitech RS50 vs G PRO Racing Wheel, and if you are still deciding whether direct drive is worth the jump at all, direct drive vs belt drive answers it. Work out what torque your rig can actually hold with the wheelbase torque calculator before you order.
Who it suits
- PlayStation racers who want direct drive without switching to PC.
- Drivers who already own a rigid cockpit or an aluminium profile rig.
- People who value on-wheel adjustment during a race.
- Anyone stepping up from a G29 or G923 and staying in the Logitech ecosystem.
Who should skip it
- PC only racers, who get far more torque per dollar from MOZA or Fanatec.
- Desk clamp setups, where 11 Nm will flex the desk before it reaches your hands.
- Buyers whose total budget is $1,000, because the pedals are not in the box.
Alternatives worth considering
Logitech G RS50 Direct Drive Racing Wheel, Hub and Base
Around $630
The same TRUEFORCE and the same console support with 8 Nm peak instead of 11 Nm, for $370 less. The better value entry into Logitech direct drive.
Check price on AmazonMOZA R12 V2 Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheelbase
Around $400
12 Nm for roughly 40 percent of the price. You give up console support and TRUEFORCE, and you gain a lot of headroom.
Check price on AmazonLogitech G PRO Racing Pedals with 100kg Load Cell Brake
Around $300
This wheel ships without pedals, and a load cell brake improves lap times more than extra torque does.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- Logitech RS50 vs G PRO Racing Wheel
- Direct drive vs belt drive
- Wheelbase torque calculator
- Best direct drive wheelbases
- Logitech G RS50 review
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel come with pedals?
No. The package is the wheel base, the hub and the rim. Logitech sells the PRO Racing Pedals separately at around $300, and that is the honest total you should budget for. This catches a lot of buyers out.
Is 11 Nm too much for a desk?
For most desks, yes. Direct drive puts its torque straight into the mount, and a clamped desk will flex and creak long before the wheel does. Logitech includes both a clamp and rig bolt holes, and the bolt holes are the ones you want. Our wheelbase torque calculator covers what different mounts can hold.
G PRO vs MOZA R12: which should I buy?
If you race on PlayStation, the Logitech, because MOZA does not list console support. If you race on PC, the MOZA gives you more torque for a fraction of the money and the question becomes whether TRUEFORCE and the OLED are worth the difference. For most PC racers they are not.
What is TRUEFORCE and does it matter?
It is Logitech's system for taking feedback from a game's physics engine rather than only from vehicle telemetry, at a stated 4,000 updates per second. In titles that implement it the difference in surface and engine detail is real. In titles that do not, you get standard force feedback.
How we choose: we compare published manufacturer specifications, documented torque and travel figures, and verified owner reviews. We do not test gear in person. Everything here is researched guidance, not professional installation advice. Direct drive wheelbases produce enough torque to injure a wrist, and rig hardware carries real weight, so follow the manufacturer's mounting and torque limits.
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