Gaming Steering Wheel Thrustmaster T248 in Test – better than the Logitech G920?

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Gaming Steering Wheel Thrustmaster T248 in Test – better than the Logitech G920?

Thrustmaster launches its first hybrid racing wheel, the T248. MyMMO editor Patrick Freese shows you how the T248 compares to the G920, what innovations it offers, and for whom the wheel is worth the price of €350.

The most important points at a glance:

  • The Thrustmaster T248 is a hybrid racing wheel. Hybrid because it uses a mix of belt and gear mechanisms for its drive.
  • With a price of €350, it is meant to be the next step for gamers who previously used a beginner-class wheel or a controller.
  • In testing, the wheel feels good in hand, the pedals are easy to press, and the combination provides a good, realistic driving experience.
  • There is also a weak point.

Which wheel is it? The test is for the T248 from Thrustmaster, which was released in October 2021. We wrote this test for you in October 2021. The product is a combination of a racing wheel and a pedal unit. You can use it on your PS4, PS5, or PC to play racing games, simulators, or other games.

How did I test? I played various games on PC with the T248 for a week. Project Cars 2, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and Bus Simulator 2018. Assembly and installation posed no problem. I report on this test from the perspective of a casual gamer. I bought my first wheel, a Logitech G920, just this year and it was my most important gaming purchase of 2021.
Features and technical details:
PlatformsPC, PS5, PS4
SizeThe wheel has a diameter of about 28 cm and is therefore similar in size to the Logitech G920.
Maximum rotation900° – Adjustable from 140° to 900°.
DisplayWith up to 20 different display options like speed, RPM, current gear, force feedback strength.
Force feedbackDynamic, switchable on-the-fly, with 3 preset modes.
ShiftersMagnetic
PedalsThrottle, brake, clutch – Magnetic
BrakesFour different brake pressure modes, depending on the setup for desk or cockpit.
ButtonsUp to 25 action buttons, including 2 dual-position encoders.
Price€349.99 (RRP)
When to buy / Release?Available for pre-order from August 31, 2021, sales start on October 21, 2021.

The Thrustmaster T248 in detail

I will now introduce you to the combination of the wheel and pedals in more detail. I will cover the following aspects:

  • Contents
  • Design
  • Driving experience in practice

Subsequently, I will show you how the wheel performed in the test and whether I will sort out my relatively new Logitech G920 for it.