MOZA R5 Pro vs Thrustmaster T598: 6 Nm PC Bundle or Console-Friendly T598?

This is not just a 6 Nm versus 5 Nm comparison

MOZA rates the R5 Pro at 6 Nm peak torque. Thrustmaster rates the T598 at 5 Nm of constant torque and advertises an overshoot capability of up to +100% for short boosted effects. Those figures are defined differently, so treating the comparison as a simple one-number race would be misleading.

The useful distinction is that both are modern direct-drive-class systems aimed at people moving beyond gear- and belt-driven starter wheels.

R5 Pro: compact and straightforward

The R5 Pro uses a 21-bit magnetic encoder, a 1000 Hz USB refresh rate and NexGen 5.0 force feedback. MOZA lists the wheelbase at 2.9 kg and includes a desk clamp in the bundle.

The ES Lite wheel is 280 mm and uses an all-aluminium quick release. The SR-P Lite2 pedals are a two-pedal Hall-sensor set.

T598: a different motor approach

Thrustmaster's T598 uses what the company calls Direct Axial Drive, based on an axial-flux motor. Thrustmaster says the design is intended to eliminate cogging and produce clear high-frequency force-feedback effects.

The bundle includes a 300 mm detachable wheel, Race Dash display, Raceline Pedals LTE two-pedal set and a clamping system. Thrustmaster also lists 5 ms response for force-feedback effects.

Desk space matters

The T598 is physically substantial. Thrustmaster lists the complete package at about 400 mm wide, 340 mm deep and 320 mm high, with a weight of 6.8 kg. That is not a problem on a solid desk, but it is worth measuring before buying.

The R5 Pro's compact base is easier to accommodate in a shared gaming-and-work desk setup, and its clamp is included.

Platform support

The PlayStation/PC T598 supports PS5, PS4 and PC. Thrustmaster also offers a T598 Xbox/PC version. That gives the T598 a clear advantage for console buyers.

The R5 Pro is the more natural fit for a PC-first setup. Console buyers should treat platform licensing as a first filter, not something to solve after the hardware arrives.

Pedal upgrade path

Both standard bundles start with two pedals rather than a load-cell brake. Thrustmaster describes the Raceline Pedals LTE set as upgradeable to a three-pedal version with a load-cell kit. MOZA's broader ecosystem gives R5 Pro owners several later pedal routes, including dedicated load-cell sets.

Whichever bundle you choose, a better brake is likely to make more difference to consistency than chasing a small increase in wheel torque.

Which one should you buy?

Choose the R5 Pro for a compact PC desk setup, MOZA ecosystem access and a simple all-in-one package with a strong performance-to-size ratio.

Choose the T598 for PlayStation support, the Race Dash display, Thrustmaster's wheel ecosystem or if the Direct Axial Drive approach specifically appeals to you.

Neither is automatically better for everyone. Platform and available desk space are more decisive here than the headline torque figures.

Related reading

Compare the broader market in our best direct-drive wheels for desk setups and direct-drive options under £500.

Looking for the standard MOZA R5 instead?

This page is intentionally about the R5 Pro. Google searches often shorten the model name, so if you are comparing the standard 5.5 Nm R5 with the T598, use our MOZA R5 vs Thrustmaster T598 comparison. Keeping those two questions separate makes the torque, bundle and value comparison much clearer.