Logitech · Updated July 2026
Logitech G RS50: price, specs & release date
- Best for Refined, detailed 8Nm direct-drive force feedback with TRUEFORCE; Premium, solid build quality with a good-feeling wheel.
- Skip if Thin G Hub software with limited tuning/customization options is a dealbreaker.
Logitech G RS50, released 2025-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: logitech.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Logitech G RS50 a good buy?
At $350, the Logitech G RS50 is #2 cheapest of the 9 sim racing wheels we track, where the median is $799. On the spec sheet, its peak torque of 8 nm is below the median of the 8. By release date, it is among the newer of the 5 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Logitech G RS50
Two whitelisted testers cover the RS50, both qualitative with no lab measurements: Tom's Guide's full Editor's Choice review and TechRadar's hands-on opinion piece. Both praise the refined 8Nm TRUEFORCE direct-drive feedback and the solid, premium build. Tom's Guide calls it excellent value; TechRadar finds it pricey and not ideal for beginners. Both note the G Hub software is thin on tuning options.
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Refined, detailed 8Nm direct-drive force feedback with TRUEFORCE · 2 sources
- Premium, solid build quality with a good-feeling wheel · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Thin G Hub software with limited tuning/customization options
- Expensive kit; not the best entry point for beginners
- 8Nm can overpower a cheap desk when clamp-mounted
Where reviewers disagree Value split: Tom's Guide calls the RS50 'very well-priced' and a versatile bridge from beginner to pro, while TechRadar judges it 'far from cheap' and not the best entry point for beginners. Their quoted prices also differ (Tom's Guide's $599 wheel+base cheat-sheet figure in Feb 2026 vs TechRadar's $699.99 launch figure in Sep 2025), so this is partly a timing/pricing gap and partly a genuine value judgment.
The sources (2)
Logitech's G RS50 just absolutely knocks it out of the park with oh-so smooth 8Nm direct drive feedback, impressive detail (thanks to TRUEFORCE), and a seriously premium, durable build that is very well-priced
The 8nm of direct drive strength paired with TRUEFORCE give you both the strength and intricate detail to really feel the car beneath you
For those who like the more granular levels of wheel customization, the G-Hub software is a little limited for that.
the RS50 kit impressed me with its handling of feedback
I reckon the overall quality of the RS50 racing kit is very solid.
it's far from cheap and might not be the best entry point for sim racing beginners
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349.99 US MSRP $349.99 for the standalone RS50 wheelbase (PC configuration). Logitech's official launch blog lists "RS50 Wheelbase (PC): $349.99 / €299.99"; the Boosted Media review corroborates verbatim: "At US$349.99 for the standalone 8Nm wheelbase" and "At $349.99 USD, the RS50 wheelbase delivers a solid 8Nm of torque." Higher configs ($449.99 PlayStation/PC base; $699.99 System) are not used since the base standalone MSRP is the convention. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Logitech |
| Released | 2025-09 |
| Drive type | direct-drive |
| Peak torque (nm) | 8 |
| Holding torque (nm) | — |
| Platform compat | PC |
| Max rotation (°) | 2700 |
| Wheel rim included | No |
| Quick release standard | — |
| Mounting options | both |
| Connection type | — |
| Weight (kg) | — |
Source: logitech.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by boostedmedia.net. Logitech's official launch blog (logitech.com, dated Sept 17 2025) confirms the RS50 Base is a direct-drive wheelbase delivering "up to 8Nm of peak torque" with TRUEFORCE and a slip-ring giving "up to 2700 degrees of rotation," and lists the PC wheelbase MSRP as "RS50 Wheelbase (PC): $349.99," available globally Sept 17 2025. Boosted Media's detailed review corroborates the exact model ("Logitech G RS50 Direct Drive Wheelbase") and price ("US$349.99 for the standalone 8Nm wheelbase"), and notes bottom bolt-mount plus table-clamp mounting. Amazon's listing (Model Number 941-000264, "Logitech G RS50") independently confirms model identity, 8 Nm direct drive, USB connectivity, and both "table clamp" and "racing seat mounting hardware" — verifying this is the RS50, not the 11Nm G PRO or another sibling.
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Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Logitech G RS50?
Two whitelisted testers cover the RS50, both qualitative with no lab measurements: Tom's Guide's full Editor's Choice review and TechRadar's hands-on opinion piece. Both praise the refined 8Nm TRUEFORCE direct-drive feedback and the solid, premium build. Tom's Guide calls it excellent value; TechRadar finds it pricey and not ideal for beginners. Both note the G Hub software is thin on tuning options. Praised: Refined, detailed 8Nm direct-drive force feedback with TRUEFORCE; Premium, solid build quality with a good-feeling wheel. Flagged: Thin G Hub software with limited tuning/customization options; Expensive kit; not the best entry point for beginners; 8Nm can overpower a cheap desk when clamp-mounted. (From 2 tester reviews.)
How much does the Logitech G RS50 cost?
The Logitech G RS50 has a US price of $349.99 (US MSRP $349.99 for the standalone RS50 wheelbase (PC configuration). Logitech's official launch blog lists "RS50 Wheelbase (PC): $349.99 / €299.99"; the Boosted Media review corroborates verbatim: "At US$349.99 for the standalone 8Nm wheelbase" and "At $349.99 USD, the RS50 wheelbase delivers a solid 8Nm of torque." Higher configs ($449.99 PlayStation/PC base; $699.99 System) are not used since the base standalone MSRP is the convention.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Logitech G RS50 compare on price?
At $350, the Logitech G RS50 is #2 cheapest of the 9 sim racing wheels we track, where the median is $799.
When was the Logitech G RS50 released?
The Logitech G RS50 was released 2025-09.
What are the Logitech G RS50's key specs?
Logitech G RS50 (Logitech): driveType direct-drive, peakTorqueNm 8, platformCompat PC, maxRotationDeg 2700, wheelRimIncluded No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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