Logitech G29 vs G923: What You Gain

Two G series model names

When you read racing wheel listings, two Logitech G names appear side by side: G29 and G923. Both are model names in the G series, which the maker's page lists as one of its series filters. A model name identifies one wheel; a series name covers a family of wheels.

The G923 appears on the maker's racing wheel page with the words "2.3 Nm with TRUEFORCE Racing System." The G29 is the other G series name in this comparison, and its details sit on its own listing. Buyers compare the two because they come from the same maker and the same series, so the deciding words are the feature words on each listing: force feedback, torque, TRUEFORCE, buttons and platform. This article explains those words before you decide.

Force feedback and torque words

Force feedback is the general term for the motor inside the wheel that turns the rim and pushes back against your hands as you steer. A listing that says "force feedback" tells you the wheel has a motor, not how strong or detailed the effect is. For a plain explanation of the term, see force feedback versus no force feedback.

Nm is the unit for torque, the turning force stated for a wheel. The maker's page states the G923 at 2.3 Nm. If the G29 listing states a torque figure, that figure is on the listing; this site compares wheels on stated figures like these. The question of how much torque is enough for a first wheel is covered in how much force feedback torque is enough.

TRUEFORCE as a trade name

TRUEFORCE appears on the maker's page as the name for the G923's force feedback feature, written as TRUEFORCE Racing System. A trade name is a word a maker uses for a feature. It names the feature; it does not state a measured figure for strength, smoothness or detail.

What the feature does in a game is described on the maker's page and in the wheel's manual. Whether a particular game uses it is decided by the maker's compatibility information. This site does not state game support.

Buttons on the wheel rim

Both wheels have buttons on the rim, placed so your thumbs can reach them while you hold the wheel. The number of buttons and their layout are stated on each listing. Layout matters more than the raw count: a button you can reach without moving your grip is more useful than several you cannot.

Buttons carry the jobs the game assigns: menus, views, look back, and controls you map yourself. The steering wheel button layout guide explains what to look for, and programmable buttons on a steering wheel covers mapping them. If a listing does not state the button count, the seller has not stated it.

What the G923 gains in words

On stated details, the G923 listing on the maker's page carries two things in its words: the trade name TRUEFORCE and a stated torque figure of 2.3 Nm. That is what you gain in words: a named feature and a number on the listing.

The G29 is the other G series name in the comparison, sold without that trade name on the page cited here. Comparing the two means comparing the stated words, not a measured feel. Direct drive and other drive types form their own families; see best direct drive racing wheels if you are comparing drive types as well. If you are choosing between the G series and another drive family, the maker's page states the drive type for each model; the drive type is a stated detail, not a feel.

Platforms and compatibility

A racing wheel is made for a console family, a PC, or both, and the listing title states the platform. The maker's page lists G series wheels for PC and for PlayStation and Xbox console families. A listing that names your platform is the first sign a wheel matches your setup.

A PC listing needs no console word; it states PC or Windows. For a console, the platform word in the title is the first check, and the maker's compatibility list is the second. The wheel compatibility with consoles article and cross platform wheel compatibility explain the words to read.

Checklist before you buy

Run through these words on the listing before you choose between the two models:

• The model name: G29 or G923, and the series name.
• The force feedback words and any stated torque figure in Nm.
• TRUEFORCE as a trade name on the G923 listing.
• The button count and layout on the wheel rim.
• The platform words for your console or PC.
• The maker's compatibility list for your setup.

What to pick for your situation

Questions

Is the G923 a direct drive wheel?

The maker's page lists the G923 at 2.3 Nm with TRUEFORCE Racing System. Direct drive is a separate drive type covered in the direct drive guide. Read the maker's page for each model's drive type.

What does TRUEFORCE mean on a listing?

TRUEFORCE is a trade name for the force feedback feature of the G923 as stated on the maker's page. A trade name names a feature; it does not state a measured level of strength or detail.

Which wheel has more buttons?

Button count is stated on each listing. Compare the stated count and layout, and read the button layout guide for what to look for.

Does TRUEFORCE work with every game?

Game support is decided by the maker's compatibility information. No source page here lists game support, and this site does not state it.

Can I use either wheel on a PS5?

Platform support is decided by the maker's compatibility list. Read the platform words on the listing, then check the maker's support pages.

Are the G29 and G923 sold with pedals?

Some G series listings carry wheel and pedals in one title. Read the listing for included parts, and see pedal set included or separate for the words to look for.