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Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT: Gears or Belts?

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Which wheel makes a better first sim racing setup? The Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT question has dragged on for years because both bundles include a wheel and three pedals at a similar price. One uses gears and TRUEFORCE, the other uses a belt drive and a swappable rim, and your console may settle it before anything else.

Best for Xbox
Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT: Logitech G923 wheel and pedals for Xbox and PC

Logitech G923 (Xbox and PC)

Bottom LineThe better pick for Xbox players and anyone who values a premium leather rim and a firm, progressive brake over raw force feedback strength.

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Best Overall
Thrustmaster T300RS GT racing wheel and three pedal set for PS5 and PC

Thrustmaster T300RS GT (PS5 and PC)

Bottom LineThe stronger, quieter wheel for PlayStation and PC drivers who want a base with a real upgrade path.

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Both names cover several versions. This comparison uses the Logitech G923 for Xbox and PC and the Thrustmaster T300RS GT for PS5 and PC. Logitech sells a separate PlayStation edition of the G923, so match the box to your console.

Table of Contents
  1. Platforms: Xbox or PlayStation Often Decides It
  2. Force Feedback: The T300 Is Stronger and Quieter
  3. Pedals: Logitech Has the Better Brake Feel
  4. Wheel and Build: Leather Rim vs Swappable Rim
  5. Setup and Software: G HUB vs Control Panel
  6. Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT: Full Specs
  7. And the Winner Is…
  8. Final Thoughts on the Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

Platforms: Xbox or PlayStation Often Decides It

Check this first. The Thrustmaster T300RS GT bundle is a licensed PlayStation product that works on PS5, PS4 and PC, and Thrustmaster points Xbox players to its TX line instead. The G923 version covered here runs on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, with a separate PlayStation version that has the same core hardware.

If you race on a PlayStation, you can pick either wheel as long as the box says PlayStation. On Xbox, the T300RS GT is off the table. For more options, see our guide to the best Xbox steering wheels.

Force Feedback: The T300 Is Stronger and Quieter

This is where the two wheels split most clearly. The T300 base uses a single brushless motor with a dual belt drive and a magnetic sensor, and its peak torque is about 3.9 to 4 Nm. The G923 uses two motors driving a gear system and is rated at 2.3 Nm by Logitech, so the Thrustmaster has noticeably more strength to give.

The belt also tends to feel smoother and runs quieter, while a gear-driven wheel can be louder and transmit more vibration, especially off-road. The G923 has an answer in TRUEFORCE, which connects to the game engine for extra texture and engine feedback. The catch is that only some games support it, so it will not change every race.

Neither wheel competes with entry-level direct drive for fine detail. The T300 can feel muted around curbs and surface changes, and it can feel notchy near center. The G923 stays engaging even without TRUEFORCE, but it gives up strength. If you are weighing a bigger step up, our Moza R5 vs Logitech G923 comparison shows what direct drive adds.

Exploded view of the Thrustmaster T300 base showing the brushless motor, dual belt and cooling fan
The brushless motor and dual belt drive inside the T300 base. (Image: Thrustmaster)

Pedals: Logitech Has the Better Brake Feel

Both bundles include a clutch, so neither is stuck with two pedals. The G923 pedals have a heavy base, a progressive brake spring that gets firmer as you press, and a patented carpet grip system that helps them stay put. They are not a load cell setup, but the brake gives you a clearer sense of pressure than most wheels in this class.

The T300RS GT comes with the T3PA-GT set, which has metal-faced pedals with adjustable height, angle and spacing. The resistance is on the light side, there is no load cell, and the base can slide on smooth floors, so a rug or hard mounting helps. An optional conical brake stop adds resistance but shortens travel. If braking feel matters most to you, this is the G923’s strongest argument.

Close-up of the Logitech G923 clutch, brake and throttle pedals with steel faces
The G923 three-pedal set with clutch. (Image: Logitech G)
Thrustmaster T300RS GT racing wheel and three metal-faced pedals on a racetrack curb
The T300RS GT bundle with the T3PA-GT pedal set. (Image: Thrustmaster)

Wheel and Build: Leather Rim vs Swappable Rim

The G923 rim is wrapped in hand-stitched leather, with a brushed metal faceplate, aluminum paddle shifters and rev LEDs. It feels premium for the class, but the wheel is fixed to the base and cannot be swapped.

The T300RS GT rim is the Gran Turismo edition with a rubber coating, metal paddles and PlayStation-style buttons. It is plainer and smaller than many expect, but it screws onto the base, which leaves no dead zone at center. You also unscrew it to swap in other Thrustmaster rims, and shifters, handbrakes and pedal sets plug into the same ecosystem. That upgrade path is the biggest long-term advantage of the Thrustmaster.

The T300 also supports 1080 degrees of rotation against 900 degrees for the G923, and its rotation angle can be changed in the PC software.

Rear view of a detachable Thrustmaster rim showing the quick release hub and metal paddles
A detachable Thrustmaster rim, which is how the T300 gets its upgrade path. (Image: Thrustmaster)
Logitech G923 Xbox and PC racing wheel with its three-pedal set
The Logitech G923 wheel and pedal set, Xbox and PC version. (Image: Logitech G)

Setup and Software: G HUB vs Control Panel

On PC, Logitech G HUB handles wheel sensitivity, force feedback levels and button mapping. It works, though G HUB and the wheel drivers sometimes need a reinstall when the dual clutch stops responding. The wheel also has a dial and on-wheel controls for quick changes.

The T300 needs the Thrustmaster Control Panel on PC for rotation angle and force feedback settings. It is basic and dated, and installing it or the firmware update may take a few restarts. On PS5 there is nothing to configure beyond plugging in. Mounting is fiddly on both, but the T300 base is front-heavy and needs holding while you tighten the clamp, and its self-calibration spins quickly when you power it on.

Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT: Full Specs

FeatureLogitech G923Thrustmaster T300RS GT
Drive typeDual-motor gear drive with TRUEFORCEBrushless motor, dual belt drive Wins
Peak torque2.3 NmAbout 3.9 to 4 Nm Wins
Rotation900 degrees1080 degrees Wins
Steering sensorHall-effectMagnetic, 16-bit
Pedals3, progressive brake spring, carpet grip Wins3 (T3PA-GT), metal faces, light resistance
Wheel rimHand-stitched leather, fixedRubber GT rim, swappable Wins
NoiseLouder, more vibrationQuieter Wins
PlatformsXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (PlayStation edition sold separately)PS5, PS4, PC
SoftwareLogitech G HUBThrustmaster Control Panel (PC)
ClampTwo table clamps, screw holesTable clamp, hard mounting slots

And the Winner Is…

WinnerThrustmaster T300RS GT

The Logitech G923 does a few things better. Its leather rim feels more premium, its progressive brake gives you a clearer sense of pressure, its pedals stay planted, and it is the only one of the two that works on Xbox. But the Thrustmaster T300RS GT is stronger, quieter, and built to grow with you, thanks to a swappable rim and a deep add-on ecosystem. Most PlayStation and PC drivers will get more from that base over time. Pick the G923 if you race on Xbox, if you care most about brake feel, or if you can find it on sale.

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Final Thoughts on the Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

If you are still deciding between the Logitech G923 vs Thrustmaster T300 RS GT, start with your console, then ask how long you plan to stay with the hobby. Xbox players land on the G923 by default. Everyone else should lean toward the T300, which gives you a stronger, quieter wheel and a path to upgrade piece by piece, as long as you are fine with plain looks and light pedals.

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Sean Hollister

Sean Hollister

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