Race Gear Force Feedback Technology: The Core Difference
This is the most important distinction between the two wheels. The Logitech G923 uses gear-driven force feedback — electric motors turn plastic gears that move the wheel. It is reliable, durable, and affordable to manufacture, but gear-driven systems have a characteristic notchiness and lack the fine detail resolution of belt-driven alternatives.
The Thrustmaster T300 RS uses belt-driven force feedback — the motors connect to the wheel shaft via rubber belts, which act as a natural damper and eliminate the cogging sensation. The result is smoother, more nuanced force feedback that communicates subtle tire slip and surface texture more accurately. For learning the limits of grip in a sim, belt-drive is meaningfully better than gear-drive. This single difference is the primary reason most sim racing communities recommend the T300 RS as the preferred first serious wheel despite its higher cost.
Build Quality and Pedals
The G923's wheel base is solid plastic construction — it does not feel cheap, but it does feel like consumer electronics rather than motorsport equipment. The included dual-pedal set (throttle and brake) uses a progressive spring on the brake that provides reasonable feel for entry-level use. Logitech has been building these wheels since the G25 era and the reliability record is excellent.
The T300 RS GT package includes a three-pedal set (throttle, brake, clutch) with a metal frame that feels substantially more robust. The T300 wheel base itself is brushed metal on the front face with plastic rear housing. The motor is a dual-belt, brushless design that runs cooler and quieter than Logitech's gear motor. Long-term durability on the T300 base has been very good — many units from 2014 are still in regular use.
Game and Platform Compatibility
Logitech G923: works on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox (Series X/S and One). The TrueForce technology is supported in a small number of titles (Gran Turismo 7, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Dirt 5) for enhanced feedback through audio-derived signals. Standard DirectInput FFB works in all major PC titles.
Thrustmaster T300 RS: available in PC/PS3/PS4 and PC/PS4/PS5 versions — notably there is no Xbox-compatible version. If you play on Xbox, the T300 RS is not an option. On PC and PlayStation, compatibility is excellent. The T300 works with all major sim titles: iRacing, Assetto Corsa, ACC, rFactor 2, Gran Turismo 7. Thrustmaster's ecosystem also allows wheel and pedal upgrades — the T-LCM load-cell pedal upgrade ($180) transforms the brake feel to near-professional quality without replacing the base.
Price and Long-Term Value
The G923 retails at $299–$349. You will likely use it for 1–3 years before feeling limited by the gear-drive FFB and wanting to upgrade. The G923 resells well — $150–$200 used — so the effective cost of ownership is moderate.
The T300 RS GT retails at $379–$429. The gap over the G923 feels significant until you account for the upgrade path: the T300 base accepts all Thrustmaster wheel rims, the T-LCM pedals are a direct upgrade, and the base is compatible with Thrustmaster's shifters. Drivers who buy the T300 RS tend to keep it 3–5 years before moving to a mid-tier DD (direct drive) base. The total cost of the T300 ecosystem over time is often lower than cycling through Logitech upgrades.
Bottom line: the T300 RS GT is the stronger recommendation for anyone planning to sim race seriously, assuming PlayStation or PC platform compatibility is acceptable. The G923 is the right call for Xbox users and for gift purchases where budget is the hard constraint.
What the Sim Racing Community Actually Uses
In the entry tier ($300–$450), T300 RS consistently receives stronger recommendations in iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and Gran Turismo 7 communities because belt-drive FFB teaches car behavior more accurately. The G923's gear-drive masks some of the communication that helps new drivers feel tire limit.
That said, the G923 is not a bad wheel — it is a proven, reliable product that has helped hundreds of thousands of people get into sim racing. Many iRacing competitors reached A-class license on a G29 or G923. The difference between belt and gear drive matters more as skill increases. If you are completely new to sim racing and unsure whether you will stick with it, the G923 at $299 is a lower-risk entry point. If you are already convinced sim racing is a long-term commitment, spend the extra $80 for the T300.
