Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel (PS5/PC) Review — A premium direct drive debut from a budget brand that initially suffered from a lack of accessories but eventually matured into a formidable ecosystem

Logitech's $1,000 plastic chungus hides an 11 Nm direct drive motor that completely changes the game. It’s a jarring juxtaposition: you’re paying a premium price for a chassis that looks like it belongs in a toy aisle, yet the moment you hit the track, the fidelity makes you forget the aesthetic entirely.

What you're actually getting

When you unbox the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel, you’re going to be confused. It’s heavy, it’s bulky, and the plastic shell feels like a massive step down from the industrial, CNC-machined aluminum bases you see from boutique competitors. As the team at ShortCircuit aptly put it, "This is a bit of a chungus." It takes up a significant amount of real estate on your rig, and if you’re planning on using the included desk clamp, prepare for a workout—it’s functional, but it’s not exactly elegant.

However, once you plug it in, the conversation shifts from build materials to pure performance. The 11 Nm direct drive motor is incredibly smooth, providing a level of detail that makes gear-driven or belt-driven wheels feel like relics of the past. The real secret sauce is TrueForce. While some might dismiss it as a gimmick, Geek Street noted that "flipping to a direct drive wheel without TrueForce actually feels very strange." It adds a layer of high-frequency tactile feedback—engine vibrations, road texture, and tire slip—that you simply don't get from standard force feedback.

The pedal set is the unsung hero of this ecosystem. The 100kg load cell brake is stiff, responsive, and highly adjustable. You can swap out springs and elastomers without needing a toolbox, which is a massive quality-of-life win for anyone who likes to dial in their braking feel based on the car they’re driving. While there’s some debate about the rigidity of the plastic pedal channels, in practice, it’s a rock-solid unit that handles heavy trail braking without complaint.

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Where it actually wins

The primary victory here is the "plug-and-play" nature of the experience. If you’re a console racer, this is arguably the best direct drive experience you can get without jumping through hoops. The software integration is seamless, and the TrueForce technology provides an immersion factor that is genuinely difficult to go back from once you’ve experienced it.

Furthermore, the ecosystem has finally matured. When this launched, it felt like a dead end. Now, with the introduction of modular wheels, quick-release hubs, and dedicated shifters, Logitech has turned this into a legitimate platform. The magnetic paddle shifters are crisp and satisfying, providing a tactile "click" that feels like it will survive years of aggressive downshifting.

Where it falls short

The build quality is the elephant in the room. For a $1,000 investment, the reliance on a plastic outer shell feels cheap. It doesn't affect the performance, but it certainly affects the pride of ownership. Even worse is the decision to use micro-USB ports for the peripherals. As ShortCircuit pointed out, "There's a micro USB which is lame in 2022." It’s a fragile, outdated connection point on a piece of hardware that is otherwise designed to be hammered on for hours at a time.

Additionally, the mounting situation is frustrating. The rubber bumpers on the base make hard-mounting to an aluminum profile rig a bit of a chore, and the included desk clamp is a clunky solution for a wheel of this power. If you’re buying this, you really need a dedicated rig to get the most out of it; trying to use this on a standard desk is an exercise in futility.

Should you buy it?

Buy if you

• Want a high-performance direct drive experience that works flawlessly on PS5 and PC.
• Value tactile immersion and want to feel the engine and road through TrueForce.
• Need a load cell brake pedal that is easy to adjust without a full workshop.
• Want a "set it and forget it" ecosystem that is finally getting the accessory support it deserves.

Skip if you

• Are a "build snob" who demands an all-metal, industrial aesthetic.
• Are on a strict budget and can find better value in the entry-level DD market.
• Don't have a dedicated racing rig and plan to mount this to a desk.

Logitech's first direct drive wheel delivers fantastic force feedback and TrueForce immersion, now finally backed by an expanding ecosystem.

Sources consulted

• ShortCircuit — Is this worth the extra $1,000?? - Logitech Pro Racing Wheel and Pedals
• Geek Street — Logitech Pro Racing Wheel + Pro Pedals Review | LOGITECH DIRECT DRIVE WHEEL!
• Geek Street — Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel + Pro Pedals | 18 Months Later IS IT WORTH IT!?
• Geek Street — Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel - WORTH IT 2 Years Later?

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