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Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel: One-minute review
The Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel is an officially licensed, direct drive, 11Nm force feedback-enabled racing wheel that comes in variants compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. For this review, I’ve been testing the PlayStation model.
Designed for serious sim racing, it combines extreme analog fidelity with rock-solid build quality and easy-to-reach button placement compared to the previous model, the Logitech G923. In use, the experience is enhanced through mechanical feedback not just from your virtual wheels, but from your engine too, thanks to Logitech’s Trueforce technology, absolutely transforming games like Gran Turismo 7 and EA Sports WRC.
The wheel is not compatible with every racing game, and while it does feature a G923 compatibility mode for slightly older games, it can still be a pain getting it to work properly with PC games like rFactor 2. What isn’t a pain, however, is setting it up for console play, with supreme plug-and-play simplicity on PS5, boosted further by an excellent attachable desk clamp for those lacking a full sim rig.
With gorgeous build quality, noticeably quiet running, and thumb-risking force feedback strength, this is a recommended solution for a console sim racer, just as long as you’ve got pockets deep enough to at least get the Pro pedals with it.
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel: Price and availability
- List price: $999.99 / £999.99 / AU$1,799.95
- A PC-only version is available for $749.99 / £799 (around AU$1,630)
- Logitech offers regional discounts when bundled with related products
The Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel has been available since September 21, 2022, costing a shade under $1,000 / £1,000, and that’s just for the wheel alone. You’ll need to pair it with the Pro Racing Pedals for about $350 / £350, plus you might need a sequential shifter and/or handbrake too (plus a frame to mount it all to) if you’re really serious about sim racing. However, while all direct drive wheels are expensive, Logitech’s force feedback here is noticeably stronger and has greater fidelity than, for instance, MOZA’s PC-only, entry-level DD offering, which offers 5Nm for the base model.
Logitech’s baby is also cheaper than Fanatec’s flagship DD wheelbase, the Podium Wheel. You could also argue nobody really needs 25Nm of torque like Fanatec offers; 5Nm is plenty for a good racing feel, and the Logitech Pro Racing Wheel offers more than double that, at 11Nm, as well as advanced features like a quick-release system for changing wheel rims and a small built-in screen for adjusting wheel settings on the fly. So while it doesn’t have the physical grunt of the best on the market, it’s more than enough for what you’ll need and the build quality and realistic feedback are worthy of the price, even if it would be more of a no-brainer if it were some £200 / $200 cheaper.
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel: Specs
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Price |
$999.99 / £999.99 / AU$1,799.95 for wheelbase + rim (no pedals) |
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Weight |
7kg / 15.4lb |
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Peak torque |
11Nm |
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Features |
OLED adjustment display, rev lights, magnetic paddle shifters, quick release system, included optional desk clamp |
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Connection type |
Mini USB to USB-A |
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Compatibility |
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. Also available for Xbox/PC or PC alone. |
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Software |
Logitech’s G Hub app for PC (not available on console) |
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel: Design and features
- New ‘thumb sweep’ button orientation
- Two dials plus left digital thumbstick
- Modular design for desk clamp
The wheel rim itself is not dissimilar to the outgoing G923 it replaces, however the button placement has been optimized. X and Triangle are a little bit of a stretch with your thumb tips when the wheel is held in the racing style 9 o’clock / 3 o’clock position, but L2 and R2 are easily reachable.
The share and menu buttons don’t require your hands to leave the wheel to reach them, though they are tucked down further. They also flank the two dials, which are placed 90 degrees to each other, so one is best used with your left hand’s fingers, while the other is best used with your right thumb. Both dials click in as additional ‘push’ buttons you can map in-game.
A particular standout feature is the removable logo plate at the bottom of the wheelbase, which can be replaced with the included desk clamp. Not all high-end sim racing wheels come with a desk clamp, but with the addition of two protruding flat-edged sections of plastic, the wheelbase grips any desk remarkably well.
So well, in fact, you can easily dial up the force feedback without any risk of it coming away and flapping about, destroying your desk and/or computer. It’s very solid and an absolute joy to use with pedals under the desk, backed up against the wall so they don’t skid as you fight against the loadcell brake pedal to get your car stopped for a hairpin.
In terms of comfort, the stitching on the rim does feel rough against your thumbs, especially when you’ve spent hours rallying with the force feedback strength turned up. Expect red palms and calluses if you’re planning to fight the car through stages for hours. That aside, the wheel is a good size, feels like a premium product, and those magnetic shifters look, feel, and sound great.
You may be interested in getting a different rim (the wheel part you hold) at some point in the future because the included rim is a little plain compared to Fanatec’s McLaren GT3 wheel, or Thrustmaster’s Ferrari SF1000, for example, the latter of which features a large, full-color display in its center.
This Logitech wheel doesn’t even have any lights on the rim itself, let alone a screen for data. It’s just a high-quality steering wheel with great control layout and feel. Logitech does have more rims coming to take advantage of that quick-release system, but nothing obviously electronics-heavy has been shown yet.
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel: Performance
- Surprisingly quiet operation
- Super smooth force feedback
- Incredibly low latency
If you’ve used strong force feedback wheels in the past, you might be used to quite a lot of noise from the motor and the fans. However, neither phenomenon is exhibited here. There is a fan inside to keep the feedback motor cool, and naturally, that will be needed the longer you use it and the higher the strength is set. But it wasn’t noticeable at any point of my playtest, and you’re not blasted with weird-smelling air like you are with some other wheelbases, which is very welcome.
As for the force feedback itself, you don’t get the ‘cogging’ feeling of a belt-driven system where the teeth connect unevenly with the belt; instead, you simply feel strong forces pulling against your hands. It’s brilliantly done. Trundle down a straight and you’ll feel the slight grain of the asphalt, drive down a muddy lane and you’ll feel every bump. And hitting a high curb gives you a real kickback through your hands.
But perhaps the best use of the feedback tech is how it feels to rev your rally car on the startline of EA Sports WRC. You’ll swear there’s an engine under your palms. It’s beautifully done.
But what also stands out is just how responsive it all is. Waggle the steering wheel and your on-screen hands match your movements incredibly quickly, looking like 1:1 movement in some situations, with just the merest hint of latency if you see-saw the wheel quickly while using a PC monitor.
It’s among the best I’ve ever seen and feels ultra-responsive as a result. Logitech’s Trueforce technology makes supported games feel remarkable just to feel the car in motion, even when you’re not turning.
There really isn’t much more the wheel could do to make you feel like you’re in contact with a real road. It’s superb. And if you find these environmental effects too bitty, there are smoothing options and most games even let you reduce or disable track effects. However you want your racing to feel, it can likely be done with this wheel.
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Not sure whether you should drop so much on a flagship wheel? Here’s how it compares to two cheaper, but still great alternatives.
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Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel |
Thrustmaster T598 |
Logitech G923 |
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Price |
$999.99 / £999.99 / AU$1799.95 |
$499.99 / £449.99 / around AU$899.99 |
$299.99 / £349.99 / AU$549.95 |
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Weight |
7kg / 15.4lb |
6.4kg / 14.1lb |
4.9kg / 10.7lb |
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Peak torque |
11Nm |
5Nm |
2.3Nm |
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Features |
Direct drive force feedback, quick release wheel, OLED adjustment display, rev lights, magnetic paddle shifters, quick release system, included optional desk clamp, Trueforce technology |
Direct Drive force feedback, quick release wheel rim, ships with a two pedal base. LED screen on the wheelbase for changing settings |
Force feedback, LED rev display, clutch pedal, 900-degree rotation |
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Connection type |
Mini USB to USB-A |
USB-A |
USB-A |
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Compatibility |
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC. Also available for Xbox/PC or PC alone |
PlayStation 5, PC |
PC & Xbox or PC & PS5 |
How I tested the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel for PlayStation
- 100% completed My First Gran Turismo and played several other racing sims on PS5
- Moved over to PC to test rFactor 2, Dirt Rally 2.0, Project CARS 3 and more
- Played with an at-desk clamp and monitor setup, and also a full racing seat frame with Viewsonic ultra-wide gaming monitor
I tested the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel for a week across several racing sims on PS5 and PC, including EA Sports WRC, F1 23 and F1 24, Dirt Rally 2.0, Gran Turismo 7, My First Gran Turismo, and rFactor 2, among others. Completing My First Gran Turismo from scratch to 100% was an absolute blast since you can feel everything the car is doing.
I mounted the wheel to a racing seat and played using a ViewSonic VP3881A 38-inch IPS WQHD+ ultrawide monitor for wonderfully immersive PC racing. I also mounted it to a desk and played on a 32-inch 4K Samsung R550UQP monitor using a launch model PS5, as well as with a Dell Nvidia RTX 2070-enabled gaming laptop.
I also tried playing less serious games like Disney Speedstorm (which didn’t recognize the wheel at all on PS5) and the amazing New Star GP, which you can drive to some extent, but can’t do the pit stops since the left stick isn’t analog. But the most fun of all was undoubtedly EA Sports WRC on PS5, which feels like it was made specifically for this wheel.
First reviewed March 2025
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