Logitech RS Wheel Hub & Track Wheel Review

It may have taken two whole years, but Logitech is finally realising the potential of their direct drive Pro racing wheel. The Pro wheel launched in 2022 with a quick release and the promise of more products to come.

Finally, we have the first batch of products that are directly compatible with the Pro wheel. And Logitech may have taken their time, but they aren’t messing around, announcing a total of seven new products. These include a quick-release adapter, wheel hub, multiple steering wheels and a multi-use handbrake shifter.

Logitech sent me over the wheel hub and the track wheel, and I’ve been spending the past few weeks with these products to bring you my thoughts and review.

What are the new Logitech RS products?

Now, let’s jump in and look at what the new RS lineup brings to the Logitech party. There are actually two RS wheel hubs, although both are nearly identical. One is an Xbox-compatible hub, and the other is a PC-only hub, so if you are thinking of buying one, just ensure you are picking up the right version.

These RS wheel hubs act in a similar way to the Asetek or Fanatec wheel hubs in that they contain all of the inputs and electronics to control your car in game, and you can attach them to a variety of wheel rims to create a semi-customised steering wheel.

I’m using the RS track wheel, which is a GT-style wheel rim that is ideal for racing games such as Assetto Corsa Competizione or F1 games. I’m glad that these products have released because it gave me a reason to use my Logitech Pro Wheel again, and I’d forgotten just how good this wheel really is.

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Price

When I first saw these products, I was pleasantly surprised by their price. The RS wheel hub costs £119.99 or $129.99, and the Xbox version is £139.99 or $149.99. This surprised me as it is around half the price of the Asetek wheel hub, and a little cheaper than the Fanatec Universal Hub as well, plus this Logitech RS hub looks a little nicer.

You can then pick up two official RS wheel rims, each retailing for £/$69.99, and a couple more will be available later this year. The real value comes if you buy the Pro wheel base individually, which is now an option. This means you can purchase the wheel base, the new RS wheel hub and a wheel rim of your choice for slightly less money than the original Pro Racing Wheel bundle.

Design & build quality

I did touch on it, but I do think the Logitech RS Hub looks a little nicer than the Fanatec Universal Hub, and when paired with a wheel rim, it creates a steering wheel that looks seamless. This design will look immediately familiar if you own the Logitech Pro Wheel.

The design and layout of the inputs is almost identical to the original Pro Racing Wheel. There are a few differences, some good, some bad. On the face of the wheel, you get two extra buttons which provide additional inputs in game which is nice. The front-facing encoder has now changed orientation to become a second thumb encoder.

The negative change comes on the rear of the wheel, where the two clutch paddles have been removed, leaving just the shifters. This is a slight shame, as I always use these for standing starts, but at this price point, it’s to be expected.

Logitech RS Wheel Hub review

The wheel hub itself is an all plastic affair, again, to be expected at this price point. This isn’t too much of an issue, as you only see a small amount of the wheel chassis after mounting a wheel rim. The hub itself feels a little more on the heavy side, and when paired with a rim, this isn’t an overly light wheel.

The inputs are of a similar quality to the original Pro wheel, so if you’re happy with that one, you’ll be equally happy here. Although this wheel does have a little bit of rattle when shaked that the original wheel didn’t have.

Each button cap has a little bit of wiggle, and they aren’t LED backlit, but they have a pretty short throw and emit a nice click when pushed.

Because all buttons are in the exact same place as the original Pro wheel, you’ll immediately feel comfortable, and you won’t need to relearn any placements. For those who haven’t used the Pro wheel, all inputs are in a pretty practical place and can be reached without removing your hand from the wheel.

You can find a joystick on the front left of the wheel which is ideal for navigating menus in games that don’t support a mouse, yes I’m looking at you F1 24.

Other than the buttons and joystick, you have two encoders. These suffer from the same problem as other wheels in that they feel a bit too light. I often find myself trying to increase or decrease my TC or ABS by one click, only to accidentally go up or down a few clicks and have to readjust.

Both encoders also have an additional push function giving two extra programmable inputs in game.

One notable change from the original Pro wheel is the inclusion of a rev bar across the top of the wheel. Now, if you’ve ever watched any of my early MOZA wheel reviews, you’ll know just how I feel about diffused rev bars, and it’s not positive.

Logitech has decided to not include the individual rev light styling that is on the Pro wheel base, and instead added a plastic diffuse strip over the LEDs. My thoughts are that this cheapens the look of the wheel during use, and I just don’t like it. Others may feel different, but its my biggest disappointment with the design of the RS wheel hub.

This wheel hub has been designed to only be used with the Pro wheel. On the rear is a non-removal quick-release hub that lets it fit perfectly onto the Pro wheelbase. There is no functionality to attach a cable and use it with a different wheel base.

The two shifters are both constructed from metal and follow the same design as the original wheel. They have a pretty solid click which is on the louder side with a short throw. Overall they feel very positive to activate so nothing negative to report.

RS Track Wheel review

When it comes to attaching any of the Logitech RS wheel rims, you simply screw them onto the wheel hub using the six bolts on the front, which come included with each wheel rim.

I have the RS Track Wheel attached to my wheel hub, and I do like the design. The ergonomics are slightly improved compared to the original steering wheel, with slightly chunkier hand grips and a more sculpted hand grip design which I really like.

However, the wheel rim does feel a little cheaper than the original. Gone are the leather-wrapped hand grips; instead, we have a rubber grip with a faux-perforated appearance. It looks nice, but holding the wheel without gloves on isn’t quite as nice.

The bottom of the hand grip is also rubber, just without the perforated appearance, and the caps at the top of each hand grip are both plastic. Overall, this is a slight step down in quality. However, the two MOMO wheel rims that are due later this year appear to improve the quality.

The faceplate is still brushed metal like the original wheel, although it doesn’t have the same concave appearance. As a whole, I prefer the improved ergonomics of the RS Track Wheel, but the downgrade in finish quality is a little disappointing.

Final thoughts: Should you buy the new Logitech RS Wheel Hub and Track Wheel?

Ultimately, your decision on whether to buy this new wheel hub and any of the wheel rims comes down to how much you long for a new wheel rim for your Pro Racing Wheel. After a two-year wait, these new RS wheels are a refreshing update, providing more options on how your Logitech Pro wheel looks and feels.

The RS Track Wheel, in particular, is a good option as it provides a remarkably different experience to the original circular wheel rim. Being able to purchase the Pro wheel base individually now, means you can save a little money by opting for this wheel hub and rim combination, and you have the potential to use different wheel rims moving forward. These added options are nice, although it’s an approach that comes at the slight expense of a little bit of material quality.

Review written by Felix König

About Felix König

Felix König is a professional Esports sim racer from Seattle, WA, and is the founder and editor of Sim Race Reviews. In addition to over 10 years of professional sim racing and competing in both iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione competitions, Felix has been sharing his sim racing knowledge and expertise with other sim racers. His passion lies in sim racing, and in particular in the plethora of sim racing hardware from racing wheels to pedals and more.

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