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On paper, the Moza R21 (Torque: 21Nm) appears to dominate the Fanatec GT DD Pro (8Nm), with a higher torque rating and direct drive technology. However, we'll see how this translates to real-world performance.
I've seen countless threads complaining about the notchiness of the Moza R21 base when not in use – it's like having a persistent itch you can't scratch. Users are reporting that it's normal, but come on, who wants to be reminded of this flaw every time they power down their rig? The big problem here is that some folks have even experienced random freezing and erratic steering wheel behavior mid-game. Yeah, great fun when you're in the middle of a heated session. Don't even get me started on the Moza community's lackluster support – I've seen people getting told to replace PCBs left and right. It's like they're trying to nickel-and-dime their customers into oblivion.
Now, I know some users have had success with tweaking settings to mitigate these issues, but let's be real – who wants to spend hours fiddling with config files just to get a decent experience? And don't even get me started on the 'improved' R21 design; it's like Moza took all the problems from their previous models and... well, 'improved' them. I've seen some users reporting issues with the new model still. The GT DD Pro, while not perfect, at least seems to have fewer major complaints.
For high-end sim racing enthusiasts who can afford a premium price point, I'd say go for the Moza R21. It's got the oomph you need for intense racing sessions, and its direct drive tech is a game-changer (pun intended). However, if you're on a budget or just starting out, the Fanatec GT DD Pro is still a good value for money – it may not be as powerful, but it's a more affordable entry point into the world of direct drive sim racing. Just don't expect to get the same level of performance as its bigger brother.