Logitech G923 vs MOZA R5 — Is the Upgrade Really Worth It?
A lot of sim drivers are switching from their old Logitech G923 to the MOZA R5 — especially on Facebook groups where the R5 is often praised as the “obvious upgrade.”
But is it actually an upgrade… or more of a side-grade?
Let’s compare both full starter bundles: wheelbase, steering wheel, and pedals.
🎨 Design & Build Quality
The MOZA R5 instantly feels more premium. Its metal casing, clean cube-like shape, and proper quick-release system make it look like real hardware — not a toy.
The Logitech G923 uses plastic for the base, but the styling is iconic and still attractive to many.
Leather on both wheels is high quality:
- G923: perforated leather
- R5: smoother, cleaner finishing
Both have solid buttons and excellent shifters, with similar tactility and satisfying clicks.
The R5 looks and feels more premium, but Logitech’s design still holds its own, especially on aesthetics.
🦶 Pedals
Both sets look respectable, but there are major differences under the hood:
- Logitech G923:
- Plastic casing
- Three pedals (including clutch!)
- Potentiometer sensors
- MOZA R5:
- Metal frame
- Two pedals
- Hall-effect sensors (much more precise)
The MOZA pedals are more accurate and feel better engineered, but the G923 wins on functionality thanks to the clutch — especially important for BeamNG users who prefer H-shifting.
⚙️ Technology & Wheelbase Performance
This is the largest difference:
MOZA R5
- Direct Drive
- 5.5 Nm torque
- Metal casing
- Swapable steering wheels
- Small form factor
Logitech G923
- Gear-driven
- 2.4 Nm torque
- Fixed steering wheel
- Plastic casing
- TrueForce haptic engine
The R5 is objectively more modern and more powerful. The wheel swapping alone is a huge advantage.
⚠️ Important note:
If you plan to use heavier wheels like the MOZA Truck Wheel, you may start pushing the limits of the R5’s 5.5 Nm motor.
🏎️ Driving in ACC
In Assetto Corsa Competizione, the difference is night and day.
The MOZA R5 offers:
✔ Stronger feedback
✔ Smoother turn-in
✔ Better detail while braking
✔ More precise cornering
The G923 still drives pleasantly, but the graininess and gear-driven feel show their limits quickly. It’s simply not competitive with direct drive.
Pedals:
The R5 pedals feel more balanced and slightly more precise, but the difference is not dramatic.
Overall: MOZA easily wins ACC.
🚗 Driving in BeamNG
BeamNG softens the gap somewhat thanks to Logitech’s TrueForce tech.
The MOZA R5 is:
✔ Sharp
✔ Direct
✔ Smooth
✔ Predictable
You immediately feel like pushing for the best lap.
The G923, meanwhile, is:
✔ Fun
✔ Immersive
✔ Rumbly and expressive
BeamNG with TrueForce feels more alive, even if the FFB is technically worse.
For pedals, BeamNG gives the G923 an advantage thanks to the clutch — very useful if you’re using an H-shifter.
💵 Price — The Big Divider
Local pricing (as you mentioned):
- MOZA R5: ~€550
- Logitech G923: ~€280
The R5 costs twice as much, which changes everything.
It’s still considered a “starter base,” but the price lands it close to some mid-range options.
🧰 Software
MOZA Pit House
✔ Deep customization
✔ Filters
✔ FFB curves
✔ Everything tweakable
Logitech G Hub / Game settings
✔ Simple
✔ Easy to use
✘ Very limited
✘ Almost no advanced tuning
Clear winner: MOZA.
🔄 Ecosystem
This one isn’t even a contest.
MOZA
- Multiple wheels
- Two pedal lines + upgrades
- Shifter
- Handbrake
- Dash displays
- Expansions
- Full ecosystem
Logitech
- One shifter
Winner: MOZA by miles.
🎮 Gameplay Style Matters
Here’s where things get interesting:
If you play iRacing, ACC, rFactor2, the R5 is the better choice every single time.
But if you play BeamNG, Forza Horizon, SnowRunner, or just enjoy cruising…
…the G923 is often more enjoyable because of TrueForce immersion.
Your preferred game genre might matter more than the specs.
🕹️ Platform Compatibility
- Logitech G923: PC + Console + wide support
- MOZA R5: PC only (at time of your video)
For console players, this choice is already decided.
🧠 Final Verdict
“Is upgrading from a G923 to an R5 worth it?”
Surprisingly… not always.
It often feels like a side-grade, not a clear upgrade.
If you want:
- the strongest, smoothest, most precise starter experience → MOZA R5
- the cheapest, easiest, most accessible starter experience → Logitech G923
- the most immersive BEAMNG experience → G923
- steering wheel swapping, upgrades, and a full ecosystem → R5
- console support → G923
The R5 is the better machine, but not always the better choice.
And for the price of the R5, you might already be close to more powerful mid-range bases from Fanatec, MOZA, or Simagic.
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