# Logitech G29

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g29
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/racing-wheels
- Placement: #9 of 14 in Racing Wheels, C tier
- Brand: Logitech
- LP on this board: 396
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T11:21:58.613Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

The G29’s older motor and plastic build lead to frequent failures after a few years. Multiple community posts report broken cables and loss of torque, making it a risky long-term investment despite its low price.

## For

- solid pedal set
- reliable force-feedback
- Still functional
- Compatible with many setups
- wide compatibility

## Against

- Frequent failures after a few years
- Broken cables reported
- Loss of torque
- Lower torque
- Older design

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 3 of 12 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 48 cited sources across 40 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OC Racing | OC Racing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gok_1DM9bGQ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/simracing | u/IWantToLeave_pls | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1ps0f1r/is_the_logitech_g29_actually_the_best/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Ben Rowlands | Ben Rowlands | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eXEWhIuaV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Romel Dris | Romel Dris | B | https://romeldris.ca/blog/logitech-g29-review-is-it-worth-it | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Done Casual | Tech Done Casual | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-lXkNlGwl8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Picar Channel - Hands-on Sim Racing Reviews | picar3 | B | https://picar.jp/en/20260508-logitech-g29-en/ | fetched and confirmed |
| EveZone | CarTechHound | B | https://evezone.evetech.co.za/gear-review/logitech-g29-review-south-africa-sim-racing | fetched and confirmed |
| Coach Dave Academy | Grant Campbell | B | https://coachdaveacademy.com/tutorials/how-to-set-up-your-logitech-g29-for-acc/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Kotaku | Brittany Vincent | B | https://kotaku.com/logitech-offloads-racing-wheels-and-pedals-for-playstation-and-pc-at-lowest-price-in-final-clearance-2000655275 | fetched and confirmed |
| hi-Tech.ua | Михайло Чорновий | B | https://hi-tech.ua/en/article/logitech-g29-gaming-wheel-review-super-car-on-a-table/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btvXacjNHjg | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Lab | Tech Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFI38pqK9fo | fetched and confirmed |
| Smiles Per Hour | Smiles Per Hour | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m3-rTc0jAc | fetched and confirmed |
| Geek Street | Geek Street | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6-okFOQDVU | fetched and confirmed |
| OC Racing | OC Racing | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI7610mck_4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Garage | Sim Racing Garage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxT2UOmHN-I | fetched and confirmed |
| Sebastian Dylag | Sebastian Dylag | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGxOLUYl_HI | fetched and confirmed |
| Garrett Lindsay | Garrett Lindsay | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3uovhUHr8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Garrett Lindsay | Garrett Lindsay | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo_33aFmlR0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Tech Review | Consumer Tech Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_jBDb9DBHQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Aaron Touchstone | Aaron Touchstone | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkiJqKQU_WE | fetched and confirmed |
| GTR Wheel Runner | GTR Wheel Runner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uFt8aF1f0E | fetched and confirmed |
| Virtual Reality Pilot | Virtual Reality Pilot | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hLu6ezr5I4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Joshua P | Joshua P | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9tMzFWUFs | fetched and confirmed |
| Garrett Lindsay | Garrett Lindsay | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xm5mPuQ-qM | fetched and confirmed |
| XJ Simulations | XJ Simulations | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErJOtEoISY0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Eva | Tech Eva | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj3MqbhqbfM | fetched and confirmed |
| Basketball Coach Allen Breakdowns | Basketball Coach Allen Breakdowns | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbwI9xwY5XA | fetched and confirmed |
| Captain Kefe | Captain Kefe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFuoiZqfqOQ | fetched and confirmed |
| OverTake_gg | OverTake_gg | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczW7M652BE | fetched and confirmed |
| DKOG73 | DKOG73 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXJIyNZ1Fi4 | fetched and confirmed |
| RevLine Gaming | RevLine Gaming | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1FZ4-5vBM | fetched and confirmed |
| Farmer Jake | Farmer Jake | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CORCLKE87Ic | fetched and confirmed |
| Romel Dris | Romel Dris | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xhZEPjDdPo | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Cory Burks | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592920787750818/posts/2699153830460836/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/simracing | u/k1tsan | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1spsi50/is_a_brand_new_logitech_g29_for_170_roughly_230/ | fetched and confirmed |
| OC Racing | OC Racing | C | https://ocracing.com/reviews/logitech-g29-and-g920-review-2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZnEN2DTT8d/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Nerd | simracingnerd.net | B | https://simracingnerd.net/switching-from-the-logitech-g29-g923-to-direct-drive-where-to-start/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Racing Rig Guide | Racing Rig Guide | C | https://racingrigguide.com/blog/logitech-g29-vs-thrustmaster-t300-which-first-wheel | fetched and confirmed |
| Traxion.GG | Traxion | C | https://traxion.gg/best-budget-beginners-sim-racing-wheels/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Eneba | Viktoriia Kononova | C | https://www.eneba.com/hub/gaming-gear/best-sim-racing-wheel/?srsltid=AfmBOopDBqtE18OGr2HpS5VxkpXoxuQwV-EUstbMQC3CFhgt-Fp0wJN8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Cardtonic | Lawal | - | https://cardtonic.com/read/buy-logitech-driving-racing-wheel | fetched and confirmed |
| CDW.com | cdw.com | B | https://www.cdw.com/product/logitech-g-g029-g29-driving-force-steering-wheel-pedals-ps5-ps4-pc/3944144 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/simracing | u/L_IV3S2025_V2 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1t3t7t7/why_does_logitech_wheels_get_so_much_hate/ | fetched and confirmed |
| David Vaucher - Hopelessly Addicted to Watches, Style, Gear and Everyday Carry | David Vaucher | D | https://www.davidvaucher.com/blog/my-guide-to-various-tiers-of-sim-racing-setups | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Luke Reilly | - | https://www.ign.com/articles/best-racing-wheels | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Eric Song | B | https://www.ign.com/articles/logitech-g29-and-g920-racing-wheel-deal-july | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | Logitech G RS50 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-rs50 |
| 5 | Moza R5 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/moza-r5 |
| 6 | Logitech G923 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g923 |
| 7 | Thrustmaster T-300 RS GT | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/thrustmaster-t300-rs-gt |
| 8 | Fanatec Pro Pedals | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/fanatec-pro-pedals |
| 10 | Logitech RS50 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-rs50 |
| 11 | Thrustmaster T-300 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/thrustmaster-t300 |
| 12 | Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/turtle-beach-velocityone-race-kd3 |
| 13 | Thrustmaster T-128 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/thrustmaster-t128 |
| 14 | Logitech G27 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g27 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/racing-wheels.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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