# Moza R5

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/moza-r5
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/racing-wheels
- Placement: #5 of 14 in Racing Wheels, A tier
- Brand: Moza
- LP on this board: 662
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T11:21:58.613Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Direct-drive with excellent torque, but its higher price keeps it below the GT DD Pro while still offering a premium feel for the money.

## For

- direct-drive torque
- high quality build
- Near-direct-drive feel
- Affordable price
- Durable build

## Against

- Inconsistent torque
- Limited firmware updates

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 9 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 61 cited sources across 53 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OC Racing | OC Racing | C | https://ocracing.com/reviews/moza-r5-review-2025/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SIMRACINGCOCKPIT.GG | simracingcockpit.gg | B | https://simracingcockpit.gg/moza-r5-bundle-desktop-sim-racing-setup/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Dan Suzuki | Dan Suzuki | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnkl3Zt1ROw | fetched and confirmed |
| Michael Smith | Michael Smith | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgiXZ9HIf3A | fetched and confirmed |
| Doughtinator | Doughtinator | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgs2GTKiAqE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGzeDnYJR4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Danny Lee | Danny Lee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPnPBIEmRTY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTd7AHPA_Go | fetched and confirmed |
| 9to5Toys | 9to5Toys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfKGvv9HAZw | fetched and confirmed |
| Manny Rataul | Manny Rataul | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8uaN8yuLQ | fetched and confirmed |
| TraxionGG | TraxionGG | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tUh65gcrq8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Vegetable Studio | Vegetable Studio | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKFagL04u5Q | fetched and confirmed |
| SimRacing604 | SimRacing604 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UawtHC61Jxo | fetched and confirmed |
| Aidan Sim Racing - uVonz | Aidan Sim Racing - uVonz | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w2PQljfKXo | fetched and confirmed |
| Danny Lee | Danny Lee | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmcydIeYzpI | fetched and confirmed |
| Inside Sim Racing | Inside Sim Racing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkiLKII-K3A | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | Tom Smith \| Smithy81 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_FUT4MZYs | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Corner | Sim Racing Corner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrcluEddenE | fetched and confirmed |
| simply kio | simply kio | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq5TNlfQ9fE | fetched and confirmed |
| Skvala Gaming | Skvala Gaming | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClbhHlUmK-E | fetched and confirmed |
| Gudsen MOZA | Gudsen MOZA | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOtZVRf4-Zc | fetched and confirmed |
| Austrian Andy | Austrian Andy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdcpYDL28RA | fetched and confirmed |
| SimRacer Pro | SimRacer Pro | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbpwgK5lobo | fetched and confirmed |
| Gripper Sim | Gripper Sim | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIxVjWStJr8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Captain Grantham | Captain Grantham | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMI26pht7FM | fetched and confirmed |
| Race Beyond Matter | Race Beyond Matter | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_BbfZbxHY | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Pal | Sim Racing Pal | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8oSI7I-JsM | fetched and confirmed |
| TypeRyan | TypeRyan | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJAo-fVtCTg | fetched and confirmed |
| Austrian Andy | Austrian Andy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWv8_zciQOI | fetched and confirmed |
| DatSimDude | DatSimDude | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz94e9hhkD8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Manny Rataul | Manny Rataul | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB2dh1o-Jdc | fetched and confirmed |
| BadMae | BadMae | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWYWa_D1PR4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Da Sim Simma | Da Sim Simma | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHj7ueo3m5c | fetched and confirmed |
| Jordan Ash | Jordan Ash | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fwcy11mcjs | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sIV8ty1ykE | fetched and confirmed |
| Driviest | Driviest | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWI3pbdlrs | fetched and confirmed |
| Roane Gaming | Roane Gaming | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ixyQRlfZ4 | fetched and confirmed |
| EvlRabbit | EvlRabbit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_3hO9viACw | fetched and confirmed |
| Brutal Reviews | Brutal Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxX0X4pcJSk | fetched and confirmed |
| BadMae | BadMae | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oiHmR6eyrk | fetched and confirmed |
| One Last Upgrade | One Last Upgrade | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5IyfuaFRH8 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/moza | u/SirAlfredOfHorsIII | - | https://www.reddit.com/r/moza/comments/1q8qdu5/how_reliable_is_moza/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CAR Magazine | Naveed Hussain | B | https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/features/car-culture/moza-r5-bundle-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PixelLoadout | PixelLoadout | B | https://www.pixelloadout.com/guides/best-racing-wheels-sim-racing | fetched and confirmed |
| simracingwheels | Richard Baxter | C | https://simracingwheels.com/wheels/moza-fsr2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/simracing | u/Zealousideal-Cycle39 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1vjloox/is_it_really_worth_it_buying_the_moza_r5/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Enthusiast | Peter Edwards | - | https://simracingenthusiast.com/moza-r5-vs-r9/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Driviest | Driviest | C | https://driviest.com/moza-r5-pro-vs-r5-bundle-whats-actually-changed/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Compact setup. Complete immersion. | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/MOZARacing/posts/compact-setup-complete-immersionmoza-r5-pro-racing-simulator-live-at-900-am-edt-/1353973650253790/ | fetched and confirmed |
| MySimRig | mysimrig.nl | B | https://mysimrig.nl/en/blog/simracing/moza-r3-r5-r9-direct-drive-bundle-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Racing Nerd | simracingnerd.net | B | https://simracingnerd.net/moza-racing-r3-vs-r5-which-base-to-choose/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQhKNp_jRkl/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Boosted Media | Will Ford, Tom Ford | B | https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/hardware-reviews/the-essential-direct-drive-sim-racing-buyers-guide/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gamer Gear Direct | Karl Matias | C | https://gamergeardirect.com.au/blogs/resources/moza-r5-vs-r9?srsltid=AfmBOorBcyu6R3jES8LaT3NxCvsQ7QbZj9J550FVMT3CCCQ3aaq6NE_Z | fetched and confirmed |
| simracingblackfriday | simracingblackfriday.com | B | https://simracingblackfriday.com/moza/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | - | https://www.pcgamer.com/best-steering-wheels-for-pc/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Car and Driver | Gannon Burgett | B | https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g71591213/best-sim-racing-rig-setup/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Racing Rig Guide | Racing Rig Guide | B | https://racingrigguide.com/blog/best-sim-racing-wheels-under-500-buyers-guide-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| Steamcommunity | \u4e47 \u0297 \u056b \u1d11 | C | https://steamcommunity.com/app/3058630/discussions/0/694249110938632003/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gamer Gear Direct | Karl Luis Matias | B | https://gamergeardirect.com.au/blogs/resources/moza-r3-vs-r5?srsltid=AfmBOorhaJ4fa4FMgsLbqJfSq1YkTPImLUTWuiZ3Csgq936AjCliOwfc | fetched and confirmed |
| Sim Tourist | Sim Tourist | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3YATlhQSvw | fetched and confirmed |

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| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Fanatec GT DD Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/fanatec-gt-dd-pro |
| 2 | Thrustmaster T-248 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/thrustmaster-t248 |
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| 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 |
| 9 | Logitech G29 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g29 |
| 10 | Logitech RS50 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-rs50 |
| 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

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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