The best PS5 racing wheels are ideal for fully immersing yourself in many of the top racing titles on the platform with simulation precision, realistic handling and game-changing force feedback. Most also come bundled with a set of pedals or - occasionally - a gear shifter, offering even more value and extra layers of authenticity as we also see in our primary list of the best racing wheels.
We've endeavored to bring a balanced view of budget, mid-range, and premium offerings based on our thorough testing process, bringing you what we feel confident in labeling the best wheels overall for PS5 players. If you're interested in learning about options on other platforms, however, be sure to browse our guides to the best Xbox racing wheels as well as the best PC racing wheels for even more expertly-tested recommendations.
I've been testing and reviewing gaming hardware on TechRadar Gaming for a number of years now, including the best PS5 racing wheels. The choices myself and the team have made for this list aim to cover a broad spectrum in terms of both features and budget. I personally have countless hours logged into racers like F1 24 and Gran Turismo 7 while using PS5 racing wheels, and as a lover of racing games from hardcore sims to retro arcade fare, I'm confident my choices can help you select a racing wheel that meets your preferences and budget.
The Quick List
Best overall
The Logitech G923 is the full package; excellent build quality, incredible force feedback and a competitive mid-range price point place it at the top of our list.
Best budget
If you're on a stricter budget, the Thrustmaster T150 provides both an affordable racing wheel setup and a solid first-time experience for newer drivers.
Best premium
The Thrustmaster T-GT 2 is a seriously premium bit of kit with a price tag to match, but its luxurious design and features make it a must-buy for racing enthusiasts.
Best for beginners
While not the best in terms of build quality, the Hori Apex will serve newcomers to racing wheels well by way of its affordable price tag and straightforward feature set.
Best mid-range
The Thrustmaster T248 is our top pick for the best mid-range racing wheel due to its competitive price point and the force feedback of the more premium offerings in our roundup.
Best licensed
The Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 is an excellent choice for those looking for a more authentic racing wheel experience.
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The best PS5 racing wheel overall
✅ You value realism: The Logitech G923’s Trueforce feedback is impressively immersive and almost worth the price of admission by itself.
❌ You’re just getting started: For beginners, we’d recommend cheaper wheels on this list, even if it means sacrificing higher-end features.
In all our extensive testing, we've found that the Logitech G923 rules the roost among the best PS5 racing wheels even though it's been out for a good few years now. We simply love its superb build quality, high responsiveness, and ancillary features like force feedback. As such, we think it's the first PS5 racing wheel you should consider on your path to purchase.
It is a fact, though, that the best comes with a premium price tag. The good news here, though, is that the wheel’s price has dropped and we’ve regularly seen it go for much less during notable sales periods throughout the year. If you’re patient, then, we’d say it’s worth waiting for a discount to secure the best PS5 racing wheel on the market right now.
For your money, expect peak racing sim performance. The Logitech G923 features a 900-degree lock-to-lock rotation which we found to be ideal for the tight hairpins at Monaco, or the precision required for those longer, faster turns at Spa-Francorchamps. The marquee feature here, though, is undoubtedly Trueforce that provides realistic haptic feedback that reacts to track surfaces.
- Read more: Logitech G923 review
The best budget PS5 racing wheel
✅ You’re on a budget: The Thrustmaster T150 provides excellent value for money at its relatively low asking price.
❌ You want more extra features: The T150 is fairly basic when it comes to features and performance.
Thrustmaster is Logitech’s direct competitor when it comes to the best PS5 racing wheels, and the T150 is its best budget model. Despite its cheaper overall feel thanks to an abundance of lighter plastic materials being used for the build, it’s one to consider if you’re on a stricter budget.
Despite being a budget wheel, the Thrustmaster T150 enjoys some higher-end features. Force feedback is here, though it lacks the variability of Logitech’s Trueforce tech. On-board buttons have a fairly simple, easy-to-grasp layout, but don’t expect any kind of ancillary settings here beyond what you’d find on a standard controller.
The best premium PS5 racing wheel
✅ You want the most realistic experience possible: The Thrustmaster T-GT 2’s exceptional quality provides an experience that’s just shy of the real thing.
❌ You don’t have $800 to blow: It’s the most expensive PS5 racing wheel on our list and a pretty unrealistic purchase for those on even mid-range budgets.
If you want something premium when it comes to the best PS5 racing wheel setup, then look no further than the Thrustmaster T-GT 2. What was immediately clear to us during testing is that the manufacturer has provided the full package, bundling in a wheel and pedals of seriously high build quality and additional buttons and functions that provide a realistic racing experience.
Officially licensed for Gran Turismo 7, the Thrustmaster T-GT 2 is well-suited to the current market-leading PS5 racing sim. But given its eye-watering price tag, we can only really recommend it to more serious GT7 players who find themselves higher up in the online Sport mode rankings and those with a very healthy budget. It also tends to hold its price quite consistently, with discounts being few and far between at retailers like Amazon.
If you have the cash, though, it’s hard to find a racing wheel better than what the T-GT 2 offers. In terms of realistic, detailed force feedback, it's the best we've experienced to date during our testing. You can even pair it with Gran Turismo 7’s PSVR 2 support for some seriously next-level immersion, too. In fact, TRG's Hardware Editor, Rhys, loved his time playing Gran Turismo 7 with PSVR 2 - and it's an experience we can heartily recommend pairing with the T-GT 2.
The best PS5 racing wheel for beginners
✅ You’re new to racing wheels: The Hori Apex is a great starting point if you’re not quite prepared to spend a king’s ransom on an expensive wheel.
❌ You want higher-end features and quality: Being rather basic and affordable comes at the cost of what could be an unsatisfying experience for many.
If you’re looking to purchase a PS5 racing wheel for the very first time, and don’t want to sting your wallet, then you should consider the Hori Apex racing wheel. While on the basic side, it’s still well-built and comes with a pair of pedals for more immersive acceleration and braking.
As with all of the best PS5 racing wheels, however, you’re getting what you pay for here. The Hori Apex is mercifully on the cheaper side of the racing wheel spectrum, but that low cost means you’ll be missing out on higher-end features.
For one, the wheel’s rotation is just 270 degrees, meaning you may have a harder time with sharper corners and more precise racing lines. There’s also no force feedback of any kind, which might feel a little unsatisfying for some. Still, as Hori demonstrates in our best fight sticks guide, it’s still capable of creating quality products at low prices, and first-time buyers will be well-served with the reliable – if basic – Hori Apex.
The best mid-range PS5 racing wheel
✅ You want a wheel that does everything well: The Thrustmaster T248 is a fantastic all-rounder that justifies its price with solid performance and higher-end features.
❌ You want better force feedback: While Logitech’s Trueforce isn’t supported by every game, it seriously helps to enhance your experience for those that do.
We love the Thrustmaster T248 because it really is a true jack-of-all-trades. It boasts superb build quality for both its wheel and pedals, a nice range of features, and a price tag that’s square in the mid-range. It is an excellent choice to fall back on if you want to meet your purchase in the middle when it comes to design, features, price and performance.
The Thrustmaster T248 finds itself costing about the same as the Logitech G923. This is a solid, middle-of-the-road price point if you’re after higher quality than the Hori Apex, but aren’t quite prepared to spend a fortune on Thrustmaster’s more expensive wheel.
You’re also getting high performance here that’s comparable to Logitech’s best. 900-degree rotation and strong force feedback allow for an accurate, immersive racing sim experience. If you’re not interested in the more situational Trueforce feedback of the G923, then Thrustmaster’s strong alternative may be your preferred pick here.
- Read more: Thrustmaster T248 review
The best licensed PS5 racing wheel
✅ You want an eye-catching wheel: Ferrari branding lends an element of authenticity to your sim racing setup, especially if you're into Formula 1 or Endurance racing.
❌ You're a first timer: You might prefer something more plug-and-play here, especially as the 488 GT3 does not come with a base or pedals.
Lastly, let's talk about a racing wheel that oozes authenticity. The Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 represents the efforts of a collaboration between Thrustmaster and the Italian automobile manufacturer. That becomes clear when you learn that this racing wheel is modeled after the real Ferrari 488 GT3 endurance car.
The wheel itself is exceptionally well-built, sporting a carbon fiber chassis and firm rubber grips that provide sturdiness and comfort during play. It's a highly customizable wheel, too, featuring 11 sim-ready action buttons that can be enabled and switched to your liking. Not all games have full compatibility here, but it's an excellent choice for serious simmers like Assetto Corsa Competizione and iRacing.
One thing we will say is that if you're a newcomer to racing wheels, this is probably one to avoid. The wheel itself doesn't come with a base or pedals; these must be bought separately. It's fairly noisy, too, with loud and clacky gearshift paddles and thunderous force feedback which, admittedly, we loved during testing.
The best PS5 racing wheels FAQs
Can I use PS4 racing wheels on PS5?
Yes. Peripherals made for PS4 are also compatible with PS5, though there may be instances where certain designed-for-PS4 features may not register with PS5 games. That said, if you’re not quite ready to upgrade, your PS4 wheel will work just fine in most use cases.
Is a PS5 racing wheel worth it?
If you’re looking for a more authentic experience with your favorite racing games, then the best PS5 racing wheels are a worthwhile investment. There’ll be some getting used to and plenty of sensitivity tweaking if it’s your first time using one, but the experience is much more immersive than using a standard controller.
How we test the best PS5 racing wheels
When we test the best PS5 racing wheels for review, we really like to hone in on the unique features available on racing wheels that you can't get anywhere else. Rotation, force feedback and drive quality are all essential to get right. We are aware that the overall quality of such features can vary with price, so we also make sure to take that into account when reviewing the best PS5 racing wheels.
We make sure to test a variety of racing games across both PS5 and PC, too. Of course, most of the best PS5 racing wheels are geared towards simulation racers like Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa Competizione. But we also analyze the quality of the driving experience in more casual-friendly racing games like F1 24 and Forza Motorsport.
